Seated Pigeon Stretch
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The Seated Pigeon Stretch targets the hip and gluteal muscles, enhancing flexibility and relieving tension. It's ideal for those seeking to improve mobility and reduce lower back tightness. This exercise is performed while seated, involving a gentle forward lean to deepen the stretch.
How to do it
- Sit on a bench with one foot flat on the ground.
- Cross the opposite ankle over the opposite knee, forming a triangle shape with your legs.
- Gently lean forward, keeping your back straight, to feel a stretch in the hip and glute area.
- Hold the position for 20-30 seconds, focusing on steady breathing.
- Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Maximus Gluteus Medius
Secondary Iliopsoas
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