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Pigeon stretch

MobilityMobilityDifficulty ★GymHome / bodyweightClass-style circuitCourtPool
2.3 MET
≈ 29 kcal per 10 min at 75 kg

How to do it

  1. Front shin across the mat, back leg long.
  2. Fold forward over the front leg and breathe for the hold.

Coaching cues

  • Hips square
  • Relax into it

Common mistakes

  • Twisting the knee

Muscles worked

front view of the muscular system
front
back view of the muscular system
back
  • Glutes
  • Hip flexors
  • Adductors

Primary: Glutes, Hip flexors · Secondary: Adductors

Equipment

None