Hominin · exercise
Piriformis-SMR
Piriformis-SMR is a intermediate stretching exercise using foam roll. It works the glutes.
intermediatefoam rollstatic movementisolationstretching
- Main muscles
- glutes
How to do it
- Sit with your buttocks on top of a foam roll. Bend your knees, and then cross one leg so that the ankle is over the knee. This will be your starting position.
- Shift your weight to the side of the crossed leg, rolling over the buttocks until you feel tension in your upper glute. You may assist the stretch by using one hand to pull the bent knee towards your chest. Hold this position for 10-30 seconds, and then switch sides.
Watch a form tutorial on YouTube · Search Hominin for it
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- Ankle On The Knee · other, beginner
- Knee Across The Body · other, beginner
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- Lying Glute · body only, expert
- Seated Glute · body only, expert
General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).