Pigeon Hip Stretch Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Kneeling Forward Hip Circles
Seated Pigeon Stretch
Back Forward Leg Swings
Double Pigeon Pose
Kneeling Straight Leg Circle
Seated Glute Stretch
Bent Leg Side Kick (Kneeling)
Swim Leg Circle
Recumbent Hip External Rotator and Hip Extensor Stretch (Crossed Leg)
Glute Bridge Hip Abduction
Dynamic Leg Swing
Kneeling Leg Half Circle
Criteria used to find exercise alternatives
Same target muscles
We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.
Full muscle overlap
Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.
Equipment considered
Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.
What the Pigeon Hip Stretch trains
Primary Gluteus Maximus
Secondary Gluteus Medius Gluteus Minimus Iliopsoas
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