INCLINE PIGEON STRETCH

The incline pigeon stretch is a regressed version of the PIGEON STRETCH. This exercise requires an exercise bench that can be set up in a 30 to 45 degree incline. Rotate your front thigh and place your lower leg on the inclined bench so that the knee is elevated relative to your foot. Have the other leg supporting your bodyweight behind you. Drop the hip towards the ground and use your hands to support your body. Keep the spine neutral to isolate the stretch to the hips. You may hinge forwards at the hips while maintaining a neutral spine to deepen the stretch. Take 3-5 deep breaths or hold for 20-30 seconds and switch sides.

Muscles Involved:

• Gluteus Maximus

• Piriformis

Related Conditions:

• Piriformis Syndrome

• Hip Spine Syndrome

• Low Back Pain

• Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome

• hip hypomobility

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