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Seated Glute Stretch

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Beginner

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Glutes accessibility Upper Legs
Hamstrings

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Body Weight

Category

flexibility

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

3.1

Force

push

Seated Glute 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.

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1

Sit on the ground with your legs extended in front of you.

2

Bend your right knee and cross your right ankle over your left thigh.

3

Place your right hand on the ground behind you for support.

4

With your left hand, gently press down on your right knee to deepen the stretch.

5

Hold the stretch for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

6

Switch sides and repeat.

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