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Pigeon Pose for Glutes

Muscle Group:

Glutes

Type:

Static

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Equipment:

None

Pigeon Pose for Glutes

Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, Piriformis

Description

Start in a tabletop position. Bring your right knee forward and place it behind your right wrist, with your right ankle near your left hip. Extend your left leg straight back. Find the exact position which stretches your glutes.

Progression

Lower chest towards floor, hold for longer

Feel sensation

Intense stretch in the outer hip and glute.

Common mistakes

Forcing the stretch, not keeping hips square

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