Exercise Guide

Seated Piriformis Stretch

intermediate
Exercise Visual

Seated Piriformis Stretch

Glutes Body Weight

intermediate

Category

upper legs

Body Part

upper legs

Equipment

body weight

Target

glutes

Instructions

  1. 1

    Sit on the ground with your legs extended in front of you.

  2. 2

    Bend your right knee and place your right foot on the outside of your left knee.

  3. 3

    Place your left elbow on the outside of your right knee and gently twist your torso to the right.

  4. 4

    Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then switch sides and repeat.

Muscles

HamstringsGlutes