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seated glute stretch

seated glute stretch exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: glutes. Equipment: body weight.

seated glute stretch exercise demonstration
Target muscle
glutes
Muscle group
hamstrings
Body part
upper legs
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

hamstrings

How to perform

  1. Sit on the ground with your legs extended in front of you.
  2. Bend your right knee and cross your right ankle over your left thigh.
  3. Place your right hand on the ground behind you for support.
  4. With your left hand, gently press down on your right knee to deepen the stretch.
  5. Hold the stretch for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  6. Switch sides and repeat.