StretchingBeginner
Seated Figure-Four Stretch
Sitting on the floor with one ankle crossed over the opposite bent knee, you lean the chest forward with a flat back to stretch the glute and outer hip; the upright version of the supine figure-four.
Primary muscles
- Glutes (Gluteus Maximus)
- Gluteus Medius
Secondary muscles
- Hip Abductors
- Sets
- 2–3
- Duration
- 20–40 sec per side
- Rest
- 15–30s
How to perform
This information is general fitness guidance, not medical advice. Stop if you feel pain and consult a qualified professional.