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Assisted Lying Gluteus And Piriformis Stretch

Assisted Lying Gluteus And Piriformis Stretch: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: other.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentother
  • Body partupper legs
Primary muscles
glutes, hamstrings
Secondary muscles
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How to do it

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

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