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Glute Stretches


Glute stertches are of the biggest muscle in the body - The Butt... This is a large powerful group of muscles that are at the center of a lot of your daily activity.

The three muscles that make up the butt are known as; gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus.

The primary job is to extend and rotate the hip, plus extand the trunk.

To get a lean firm butt 
squats, lunges and leg presses are the best and most highly recommended - Quality Compound Exercises.


Static/Active Glute Stretches


Seated/Lying Glute Stretch:

  • Begin in a seated position on the floor with your left leg at 90 degrees and your right leg comfortably behind your body
  • Lean over towards your left knee and place your hands either side of the knee
  • Ensure your back is straight and flat and taking a deep breathe in through your nose
  • As you exhale lean over your left knee, ensure your back stays flat
  • Hold the position for 20-30 seconds
  • Repeat for the other side
 
Advancements:
  • Exactly the same movement however instead of your back leg being loosly behind your body have it straight behind your body
  • As you lean over you should be able to get a lot closer to the floor with your face, always be aware of your posture.

Lying Glute Stretch on Fitball:
  • Lay down on your back the floor (exercise/yoga mat preferably)
  • PLace both your feet and calves on the ball and roll ball underneath you so your legs are at 90 degrees
  • Place your right ankle onto your left knee and take a deep breath
  • As you exhale roll the ball, with your left leg, closer towards you
  • You will feel the stretch in the right buttock
  • hold for 20 seconds and Repeat for the other buttock
You should always feel a nice tingling sensation during stretching, never take the stretch to the point of discomfort.




PNF Glute Stretch


Similar position as the Fitball static glute stretch however a partner is most definately required.

Lying PNF Gluteal Hold Relax Stretch:
  • Begin lying flat on your back with your right knee bent and left leg straight.
  • Have your partner, using both hands, bring your right ankle across to your left knee (partner should have 1 hand on right knee, the other on the right ankle)
  • Bring the muscle to a comfortable stretch take a deep breath in through the nose
  • as you blow out have push against your partner, holding the muscle in the contracted position for 20-30 seconds
  • Release for 2-4 seconds 
  • Now your partner should bring the leg to a new range of motion and hold like a static stretch/active for a further 20 seconds
  • Repeat for the other side.

This PNF Stretch is known as the Hold Relax Stretch


You should always feel a nice tingling sensation during stretching, never take the stretch to the point of discomfort.



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