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Gluteals Stretch

Exercise Tips

  • An exercise mat can be used for comfort
  • Do not push too far, just until you feel the stretch

Gluteals Stretch

This exercise stretches your gluteals and requires no equipment to perform. It also stretches your hamstrings.

Muscle Group

Gluteals (Glutes), Hamstrings

Frequency

1 Day a Week to
5 Days a Week

Equipment

None

Cardiovascular Benefit

Low

Muscle Group: Gluteals (Glutes), Hamstrings

Equipment: None

Minimum Frequency: 1 Day a Week

Maximum Frequency: 5 Days a Week

Cardiovascular Benefit: Low

Exercise Category: Gluteals



Starting Position: Lie on the floor, face up with your legs extended straight out in front of you, heels touching the ground. Keep your arms by your sides.

  1. 1 Using both hands, grab below your knee and pull towards your chest. Keep your other leg straight. At the same time, raise your head and shoulders off the floor.
  2. 2 Hold for about 10 seconds, then repeat with the opposite leg.
  3. 3 Repeat this exercise until you have completed all repetitions for the set.