Seated Figure 4 Stretch

An intermediate flexibility exercise that targets the gluteus maximus and piriformis.

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Seated Figure 4 Stretch exercise demonstration

Muscles Targeted

Primary

  • GLUTEUS MAXIMUS
  • PIRIFORMIS

Secondary

  • HIP EXTERNAL ROTATORS

How to Perform

  1. Sit tall, cross ankle over opposite knee, hinge forward from hips to feel a stretch in the glute. Breathe and relax into the hold.

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General Safety

These general guidelines apply to every exercise: warm up first, choose a load and range you can control, and stop if you feel pain. Ask a qualified professional before training around an injury or medical condition.

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