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Bend gently. Move freely.

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Illustration showing supine figure-four glute stretch

Static stretch

Supine figure-four glute stretch

Glutes and outer hip

Setup
Floor
Focus
Hips and glutes

Step by step

  1. Lie on the back and cross one ankle over the opposite thigh.
  2. Hold behind the supporting thigh and bring that leg gently toward the chest.
  3. Switch sides.

Move slowly. Mild tension is enough; stop if you feel pain.

Review source: NHS post-exercise routine — Buttock stretch