Piriformis stretch with legs crossed

BeginnerUpdated 27/02/2026

Position

Piriformis stretch with legs crossed

Muscle map

Piriformis stretch with legs crossed

Starting position

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How to perform it

Move slowly until you feel moderate, localized tension rather than sharp pain. Hold without bouncing and come out of the stretch gradually. Repeat the movement calmly, prioritizing control over range.

Muscles worked

glutes and flexors of hipLumbares

Tips

Aim for tolerable tension rather than pain. Keep breathing normally, avoid bouncing and increase range gradually; the exercise mainly targets glutes and hip flexors and lower back.

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