Technique
Stand with proper posture and cross one ankle over the opposite knee. Gently lower your body into a squat position while keeping your back straight. Hold the stretch and breathe deeply.
A flexibility exercise that targets the piriformis muscle through controlled standing stretch movements, improving hip mobility and reducing sciatic nerve tension.
Stand with proper posture and cross one ankle over the opposite knee. Gently lower your body into a squat position while keeping your back straight. Hold the stretch and breathe deeply.
Begin standing with proper posture, core engaged, and ready to perform the stretch.
Return to neutral standing position while maintaining proper form and control.
Cross ankle over knee, lower gently, keep back straight, breathe deeply
Forcing the stretch, poor posture, not breathing, lack of control
Increase hold time, add gentle pressure, perform variations, or extend duration.
Reduce hold time, perform seated variations, or practice basic hip stretches.
Stop if you experience pain in the hips, lower back, or sciatic nerve. Maintain proper form to avoid injury. This exercise requires good hip mobility and balance.