January 19, 2015
3 Stretches for Tight Glutes
Tight glutes can get in the way of a good leg workout. On your next leg day, try these 3 stretches below to help warm those legs and glutes up for total toning!
1. The Pretzel

- Lie flat on your back and bend both knees.
- Cross 1 leg over the other so your foot is on the opposite knee.
- Bring both knees towards your chest and gently pull the uncrossed leg towards you until you feel a stretch in your buttock.
- Hold for 30 seconds
- Repeat 3 times, 2x daily, or before and after exercise

- Put your left foot next to your right hip.
- Now put your right leg on top and try to get the foot around to the opposite hip.
- Try to stack your knees on top of each other.
- Lean forward and hold for 30 seconds
- Swap sides and repeat.

- Sit on the floor with one leg bent and the other straight.
- Turn your body towards the bent knee side until you feel a stretch in your buttocks.
- Hold for 30 seconds.
- Repeat 3 times, 2x daily, or before and after exercise
