Lying Piriformis Stretch
- Primary muscles
- Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- None
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Movement pattern
- None
Steps
- 1 Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
- 2 Cross one ankle over the opposite knee, creating a figure-four shape with your legs.
- 3 Reach your hands behind the thigh of the supporting leg and gently pull both legs towards your chest.
- 4 Hold the stretch, then slowly release and return your leg to the starting position.
- 5 Switch sides and repeat the movement with the other leg.
