Reclined Pigeon Pose Glute Stretch

From pigeon pose, walk your hands forward and lower your torso onto your forearms to maximize the glute and external rotator stretch.

60s each sideIntermediateLyingNo equipment

How to do the Reclined Pigeon Pose Glute Stretch

  1. From pigeon pose.
  2. Walk your hands forward and lower your torso onto your forearms to maximize the glute and external rotator stretch.

What it targets

Primary muscle groups: Glutes, Hips.

Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Piriformis Syndrome, Sciatica, IT Band Syndrome.

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