rocking frog stretch

A upper legs exercise targeting the glutes, performed with body weight.

rocking frog stretch demonstration
rocking frog stretch β€” demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Glutes

Secondary muscles

Hamstrings, Quadriceps

How to do rocking frog stretch

  1. Start by kneeling on the ground with your knees hip-width apart.

  2. Place your hands on the ground in front of you for support.

  3. Slowly lean forward, shifting your weight onto your hands and extending your legs behind you.

  4. Keep your back straight and engage your glutes as you push your hips back and up towards the ceiling.

  5. Hold this position for a few seconds, feeling a stretch in your glutes.

  6. Slowly return to the starting position by bending your knees and lowering your hips back down.

  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Glutes

Secondary

HamstringsQuadriceps

Related exercises

All upper legs exercises β†’

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