Flexibility exercise

Lying Glute Stretch

How to do it

  1. Lie on your back with both knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
  2. Cross one ankle over the opposite knee, letting that knee open out to the side.
  3. Thread both hands behind the thigh of the uncrossed leg and draw it toward your chest.
  4. Draw the leg closer only until you feel a stretch through the glute of the crossed leg.
  5. Breathe slowly and hold the position for 20 to 30 seconds.
  6. Uncross the leg with control and switch sides.

Muscles worked

Gluteus MaximusLargest gluteal muscle responsible for hip extension and external rotation. All Gluteus Maximus exercises

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Type
Flexibility
Primary muscles
Gluteus Maximus
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