Glute stretch: how to relax a tight butt/hip

Summary by Krater

Matt Shoe from Upright Health demonstrates an effective glute stretch modification using a wall to properly target the gluteus maximus and deep hip rotators without straining the lower back.

From the video

Answers: How do you stretch your glutes without straining your lower back?

• glute stretch
• gluteus maximus
• hip rotators
• tight glutes
• hip mobility

Exercises

• figure four glute stretch · wall · 30 seconds to a minute, 1-2 times a day for a couple of weeks

What it concludes

• Lying on your back with one leg crossed over the other while pulling the knee in stretches the glute, but lateral hip rotation limits maximum glute activation.
• Bridging your glutes up and pressing your feet against a wall while in a figure-four position allows you to properly maximize the glute stretch and avoid lower back strain.
• If you feel pinching in the groin or inner thigh during the stretch, you may need to alter the stretch before attempting this exercise.
• Consistently performing the wall glute stretch for 30 seconds to a minute once or twice a day over a couple of weeks helps eliminate tightness in the hips.