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Supine Piriformis Stretch

Passive stretch · each side · Floor · No equipment

GlutesLower backHips

What you should feel

Stretch in the glute.

How to do the Supine Piriformis Stretch

  1. Lying on your back, legs bent. One ankle resting on the opposite knee.
  2. Leg gently pulled toward the chest manually.
  3. Position held with slow and deep breathing.

Muscles and zones

Works the glutes, lower back, hips. Sprung uses it in Daily and Activate and Recover routines.

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