Type: Cool-Down Stretch
Primary Muscles: Glutes, Hip Rotators
Secondary Muscles: Lower Back
Exercise Key Form:
1. Sit on the floor with both legs extended.
2. Bend one knee and place the foot over the opposite thigh.
3. Keep your back straight and gently lean forward for a deeper stretch.
4. Hold for 30 seconds, then switch sides.
NASM-CPT Tip: Keep your chest lifted and avoid rounding your back to maximize the stretch in the glutes.
Why This Exercise Is Important: Relieves muscle tightness in the glutes, improves hip mobility, and reduces lower back strain.
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