seated piriformis stretch
seated piriformis stretch exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: glutes. Equipment: body weight.
- Target muscle
- glutes
- Muscle group
- hamstrings
- Body part
- upper legs
- Equipment
- body weight
Secondary muscles
hamstrings
How to perform
- Sit on the ground with your legs extended in front of you.
- Bend your right knee and place your right foot on the outside of your left knee.
- Place your left elbow on the outside of your right knee and gently twist your torso to the right.
- Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then switch sides and repeat.