Twisted Cobra Stretch
The Twisted Cobra Stretch mainly works the glutes & hips, with help from the hip adductors (inner thighs), hamstrings and lower back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Twisted Cobra Stretch Muscles Worked
Primary
Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Hip Adductors; Hamstrings; Spinal Erectors (erector spinae)
How to do the Twisted Cobra Stretch
Setup
Begin in a high plank position, then lift your hips up and back to form an inverted 'V' shape, entering the Downward Facing Dog position. Spread your fingers wide and press firmly through your palms.
Movement
From the Downward Dog position, lift one leg off the floor.
Bring that knee forward toward your chest, then place the shin on the ground, angling the foot toward the opposite hip to enter Pigeon Pose.
Keep your hips square to the floor and gently press your chest upward, maintaining a neutral spine.
Hold momentarily to feel the stretch in your glutes and hips.
Press back up to return to Downward Dog and switch to the opposite leg.
Twisted Cobra Stretch FAQs
What muscles does the Twisted Cobra Stretch work?
The Twisted Cobra Stretch mainly works the glutes & hips, with help from the hip adductors (inner thighs), hamstrings and lower back. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Twisted Cobra Stretch?
None. The Twisted Cobra Stretch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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