Seated Glute Stretch Version II
Loosen tight glutes! This seated stretch increases flexibility and relieves tension in your hips, glutes, and lower back.
The Seated Glute Stretch Version II mainly works the glutes & hips, with help from the lower back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Seated Glute Stretch Version II Muscles Worked
Primary
Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Lower Back (quadratus lumborum)
Seated Glute Stretch Version II Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Seated Glute Stretch Version II
Begin in a seated position on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
Bend your right knee and cross your right leg over your left, placing your right foot flat on the floor outside your left knee.
Extend your left arm and gently press it against the outside of your right knee, using it as leverage to increase the stretch.
Keep your back straight and twist your torso slightly to the right, while maintaining your balance with your right hand placed on the floor behind you for support.
Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, feeling a deep stretch in your right glute, hip, and lower back.
Slowly return to the starting position and switch sides to repeat the stretch with your left leg crossed over your right.
Make sure to breathe deeply throughout the stretch, and do not push the knee too hard to avoid any strain.
Remember to perform this stretch gently and to the point of feeling a stretch without pain. It's beneficial for increasing flexibility, relieving tension in the gluteal muscles, and can be a helpful part of a warm-up or cool-down routine.
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Seated Glute Stretch Version II FAQs
What muscles does the Seated Glute Stretch Version II work?
The Seated Glute Stretch Version II mainly works the glutes & hips, with help from the lower back. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Seated Glute Stretch Version II?
None. The Seated Glute Stretch Version II is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Seated Glute Stretch Version II go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Seated Glute Stretch Version II variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the 90-To-90, Bodyweight 90-To-90 Hip Stretch, Quad All Four Stretch and Crossed-Leg Hip Stretch.
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