Piriformis stretch with support

BeginnerUpdated 27/02/2026

Position

Piriformis stretch with support

Starting position

4

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. Keep breathing smoothly and do not force the end of the range.

Muscles worked

glutes and flexors of hip

Tips

Work within a range you can leave easily and without bouncing. Keep the breath smooth and let glutes and hip flexors adapt progressively instead of forcing the position.

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