Seated Glute Stretch
Step by step
How to perform
- Bend your right knee and place your right foot over your left leg, so that your right ankle sits next to your left knee.
- Gently press your right knee towards the ground using your right hand, you should feel a stretch in your right glute.
- Hold this position for about 30 seconds, breathing deeply and trying to relax into the stretch.
- Release the stretch and repeat on the opposite side by bending your left knee and placing your left foot over your right leg.
Overview
About this exercise
The Seated Glute Stretch is a beneficial exercise designed to increase flexibility and alleviate tightness in your gluteal muscles, which can aid in reducing lower back pain and improving overall mobility. It's an ideal activity for individuals of all fitness levels, including athletes seeking to enhance their performance and office workers aiming to counteract the effects of prolonged sitting. Incorporating this stretch into your routine can help improve your posture, promote better body alignment, and increase your range of motion, making daily movements easier and more comfortable.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Rotate your upper body towards your right, placing your left elbow on the outside of your right knee and your right hand on the floor behind you for support. This is the starting position. Gradually apply pressure with your elbow to increase the stretch. Remember, the stretch should be felt in the glute muscles and not the spine.
It's important to breathe properly during this stretch. Inhale as you sit tall and exhale as you twist, this will help you deepen the stretch.
One common mistake is to push too hard, too fast.
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