Lying Piriformis Stretch

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Instructions

Preparation

Lie on floor or mat. Lift one leg and grasp ankle and knee with both hands.

Execution

Pull thigh toward torso while keeping knee over torso. Hold stretch. Repeat with opposite leg.

Comments

Notice knee is keep over torso in contrast to Lying Glute Stretch. Also see Lying Piriformis Stretch for alternative form.

Muscles

Target

 

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