Gluteus / Glute / Gluteal Stretch
- Lie on your back on a mat or soft surface.
- Bend your left knee then cross your right leg over so that your right shin is resting on your left knee.
- Place your right hand through your legs and your left hand on the outside of your legs. Grab your left shin with both hands.
- Remain on the ground and gently pull your left shin towards yourself.
- Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
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Gluteus / glute / gluteal stretch is a at-home exercise that targets glutes & hip flexors and also works shoulders. Use the illustration and instructions above to learn how to perform this exercise with proper form. Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Standing knee hugs, cardio – cross trainer / crosstrainer machine and lateral lunges to floor touches. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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