Glutes · Roller · Beginner
How to do Roller Hip Stretch
The roller hip stretch is a flexibility and mobility exercise that targets the glutes and also stretches the hamstrings and quadriceps. It uses a foam roller to help release tension and improve range of motion in the hip area.
- Primary muscle
- Glutes
- Also works
- Hamstrings and Quadriceps
- Equipment
- Roller
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Legs
How to do Roller Hip Stretch, step by step
- Start by sitting on the ground with your legs extended in front of you.
- Place the roller under your glutes, just above your knees.
- Lean back and place your hands on the ground behind you for support.
- Engage your glutes and slowly roll the roller forward, bending your knees and bringing them towards your chest.
- Pause for a moment at the end of the movement, feeling a stretch in your glutes.
- Slowly roll the roller back to the starting position, extending your legs.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Roller Hip Stretch works your glutes as the main mover, with help from your hamstrings and quadriceps.
Track Roller Hip Stretch in SPLYT
Roller Hip Stretch is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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