How to Do Pigeon Glutes Stretch

Pigeon Glutes Stretch is a glutes exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Glutes

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Pigeon Glutes Stretch

  1. 01Begin in a high plank position and bring the right knee forward toward the right wrist.
  2. 02Lay the right shin across the floor, aiming to keep the foot flexed to protect the knee joint.
  3. 03Extend the left leg straight back, resting the top of the foot and the knee on the floor.
  4. 04Lower the torso toward the front shin while keeping the hips square to the ground.
  5. 05Hold the position while taking deep diaphragmatic breaths to encourage the hip tissue to relax.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Pigeon Glutes Stretch

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Glutes Extends the hip, your main power generator.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

If the hips tilt to the side, place a yoga block or rolled towel under the glute of the front leg to keep the pelvis level.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Pigeon Glutes Stretch questions

What muscles does Pigeon Glutes Stretch work?

Pigeon Glutes Stretch is catalogued as a glutes exercise in A90 Training Club, with the glutes as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Pigeon Glutes Stretch correctly?

Begin in a high plank position and bring the right knee forward toward the right wrist. Lay the right shin across the floor, aiming to keep the foot flexed to protect the knee joint. Extend the left leg straight back, resting the top of the foot and the knee on the floor. Lower the torso toward the front shin while keeping the hips square to the ground. Hold the position while taking deep diaphragmatic breaths to encourage the hip tissue to relax.

What is the A90 coach tip for Pigeon Glutes Stretch?

If the hips tilt to the side, place a yoga block or rolled towel under the glute of the front leg to keep the pelvis level.

Is Pigeon Glutes Stretch suitable for beginners?

Pigeon Glutes Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Pigeon Glutes Stretch?

No. Pigeon Glutes Stretch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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