Glute Pretzel Stretch
Written By David Song
GLUTE PRETZEL STRETCH
This is stretch for your glutes and piriformis muscles. Lie down on your back and bend one leg so that the ankle rests on your other thigh. Bend your knee and pull it towards your chest and hold it for 3-5 breaths. Alternate sides as needed.
Muscles Involved:
Piriformis
Gluteus Maximus
Related Conditions:
Piriformis Syndrome
Gluteal Tendinopathy
Hip Bursitis
Acute Low Back Pain
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