Seated Glute Stretch Version II
Loosen tight glutes! This seated stretch increases flexibility and relieves tension in your hips, glutes, and lower back.
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Begin in a seated position on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
2. Bend your right knee and cross your right leg over your left, placing your right foot flat on the floor outside your left knee.
3. Extend your left arm and gently press it against the outside of your right knee, using it as leverage to increase the stretch.
4. Keep your back straight and twist your torso slightly to the right, while maintaining your balance with your right hand placed on the floor behind you for support.
5. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, feeling a deep stretch in your right glute, hip, and lower back.
6. Slowly return to the starting position and switch sides to repeat the stretch with your left leg crossed over your right.
7. Make sure to breathe deeply throughout the stretch, and do not push the knee too hard to avoid any strain.
Remember to perform this stretch gently and to the point of feeling a stretch without pain. It's beneficial for increasing flexibility, relieving tension in the gluteal muscles, and can be a helpful part of a warm-up or cool-down routine.
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