Seated Piriformis Stretch
- Body part
- Upper legs
- Target muscles
- Primary muscles
- Secondary muscles
- Not listed
- Equipment
- No equipment — bodyweight
- Sports fields
How to perform it
Sit on the ground with your legs extended in front of you. Bend your right knee and place your right foot on the outside of your left knee. Place your left elbow on the outside of your right knee and gently twist your torso to the right. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then switch sides and repeat.
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