seated glute stretch

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

seated glute stretch demonstration
seated glute stretch β€” demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Glutes

Secondary muscles

Hamstrings

How to do seated glute stretch

  1. Sit on the ground with your legs extended in front of you.

  2. Bend your right knee and cross your right ankle over your left thigh.

  3. Place your right hand on the ground behind you for support.

  4. With your left hand, gently press down on your right knee to deepen the stretch.

  5. Hold the stretch for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

  6. Switch sides and repeat.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Glutes

Secondary

Hamstrings

Related exercises

All upper legs exercises β†’

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