Pigeon Pose Stretch
Muscle Groups: Glutes
Pigeon Pose Stretch focuses on Glutes, with Abs, Quads working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Pigeon Pose Stretch with proper form and technique.
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Begin in a quadruped position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.
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Bring one knee forward and outward, placing your shin and foot on the floor beneath your body, while extending the other leg straight back.
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Gently lower your hips towards the floor, feeling a stretch in the glute of your front leg and the hip flexor and quad of your back leg.
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Push off the floor and bring your extended leg forward to return to the starting quadruped position.
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Switch sides and repeat the movement.
Secondary Muscles
While Pigeon Pose Stretch primarily targets Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Abs, Quads . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Pigeon Pose Stretch, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Pigeon Pose Stretch, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
