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gif_boxRocking Frog Stretch
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Body WeightCategory
flexibility
Mechanic
compound
Cal/min
3.1
Force
push
Rocking Frog Stretch is a beginner multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Glutes in the Upper Legs region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the flexibility category. Secondary muscles engaged include Hamstrings and Quadriceps.
list_alt Step-by-Step Instructions
Start by kneeling on the ground with your knees hip-width apart.
Place your hands on the ground in front of you for support.
Slowly lean forward, shifting your weight onto your hands and extending your legs behind you.
Keep your back straight and engage your glutes as you push your hips back and up towards the ceiling.
Hold this position for a few seconds, feeling a stretch in your glutes.
Slowly return to the starting position by bending your knees and lowering your hips back down.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
warning Common Mistakes
Losing tension in the core or lower back partway through the movement — because Rocking Frog Stretch loads multiple joints at once, a small breakdown in bracing at the hips or spine compounds through the whole chain.
Flaring the elbows too wide or letting the hips sag/pike, which shifts load off Glutes and stresses the shoulder joint.
Rushing through reps using momentum rather than controlling both the lifting and lowering phase, which is especially important since there's no external load to force good tempo.
Skipping a warm-up set at lighter load/intensity — even "beginner" exercises benefit from a rehearsal set to groove the movement pattern before working sets.
person Who Should Do This Exercise
Rocking Frog Stretch is classified as a Beginner flexibility exercise, so beginners and anyone new to training Upper Legs can perform this exercise safely with light load or bodyweight while learning the movement pattern. It fits well in programs focused on flexibility training and pairs naturally with other Upper Legs movements in a balanced routine.
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