Your Piriformis Isn't Tight, it's WEAK! [4 Exercises to Get it Strong]

Summary by Krater

A fitness instructor explains why the piriformis muscle becomes tight and demonstrates four exercises to strengthen and restore its function.

From the video

Answers: How do I strengthen my piriformis muscle?

• Piriformis muscle anatomy and function
• Hip external rotation
• Piriformis strengthening exercises
• Neuromuscular compensation

Exercises

• Side-lying Hip External Rotation · bodyweight · 2 x 4-6 per - 5 sec hold
• Standing Closed Chain Hip External Rotation · bodyweight · 2 x 4-6 per - 5 sec hold
• 4-Point Hip Abduction · bodyweight · 2 x 4-6 per - 5 sec hold
• Standing Hip Opener · wall · 2 x 4-6 per - 5 sec hold

What it concludes

• The piriformis muscle is often tight because it is weak and compensating for other muscles.
• Conventional stretching of a tight piriformis can worsen neuromuscular tension caused by underlying weakness.
• Strengthening the piriformis with specific holds helps restore its normal function and relieve tightness.