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Assisted lying gluteus and piriformis stretch

Beginner

Assisted lying gluteus and piriformis stretch is a isolation machine exercise for the glutes, also working the hamstrings.

What it works

Primary muscle

Glutes

Also works

Hamstrings

Equipment
Machine
Movement
Mobility
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Assisted
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Lie on your back with your legs extended.
  2. 2Bend your right knee and place your right ankle on your left thigh, just above the knee.
  3. 3Grasp your left thigh with both hands and gently pull it towards your chest.
  4. 4Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
  5. 5Release the stretch and repeat on the other side.

What to do instead

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Harder variations

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  • Rocking frog stretchBodyweight
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