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Piriformis Stretch

  • Beginner
  • Hamstrings · Lower Back

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Setup instructions

1) Sit on the floor and extend your legs out in front.

Perform instructions

1) Bring your left foot in and lift it over your right leg - your left heel should be outside your right thigh.

2) Rest your left elbow against your left leg and put your right hand behind for support - this will cause a twist in your trunk.

3) Hold until the end of the timer.

Note: on every out breath, try twist your trunk away further.

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Health benefits

Flexibility · Recovery

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