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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Glutes

Equipment Required

Bodyweight

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Static

Secondary Muscles

Hip Flexors

Exercise Description

The figure 4 glute stretch opens tight hips and releases tension in your glutes. Perfect after long sits or tough leg workouts to keep you moving smooth.

How To

1. Sit on the ground with both legs straight out in front of you. 2. Bend your right knee and place your right ankle on top of your left thigh, creating a figure 4 shape with your legs. 3. Gently lean forward while keeping your back straight until you feel a stretch in your right glute and hip. 4. Hold the figure 4 glute stretch for 30 seconds, breathing deeply and relaxing into the stretch. 5. Switch sides and repeat the figure 4 glute stretch with your left ankle on your right thigh.

Form Tips

• Keep your back straight when leaning forward during the figure 4 glute stretch - no rounding your spine • Breathe deeply and relax into the stretch instead of forcing it • Place your hands behind you for support if the figure 4 glute stretch feels too intense • Stop immediately if you feel any pain in your knee joint

Common Mistakes

• Rounding your back instead of keeping it straight during the figure 4 glute stretch • Forcing the stretch too hard too fast - this should feel good, not painful • Placing the ankle too close to the knee in your figure 4 glute stretch setup

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