Glutes · Body weight · Beginner
How to do Seated Piriformis Stretch
The seated piriformis stretch targets the glutes and helps improve flexibility and relieve tension in the piriformis muscle. It is performed seated on the ground, crossing one leg over the other and gently twisting the torso to stretch the gluteal region.
- Primary muscle
- Glutes
- Also works
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Legs
How to do Seated Piriformis Stretch, step by step
- 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.
Muscles worked
Seated Piriformis Stretch works your glutes as the main mover, with help from your hamstrings.
Track Seated Piriformis Stretch in SPLYT
Seated Piriformis 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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