Glute Stretch 1
by Dr. Christopher Notley

Note: Image is opposite to description

Muscles Used

1. Gluteus Maximus
2. Gluteus Minimus
3. Gluteus Medius

Start Position (for right side)

1. Lying on back
2. Right knee bent to 90 degrees, hip flexed to 90 degrees
3. Grab right knee with right hand
4. Grab right shin with left hand

Finish Position

1. Pull with both hands towards the opposite shoulder

Modifications

1. Wrap towel around leg if you can not hold onto the leg (especially with holding the shin).
2. Instead of pulling to he opposite shoulder pull to the point mid way between the opposite him and opposite knee.

Common Errors

1. Bending the left knee
2. Not pulling with both hands. Both hands must pull towards the opposite shoulder.
3. Pulling the knee to the same shoulder not the opposite shoulder