How to do it
Drive your extended leg into the floor to adjust how much pressure you feel.
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Sit on the foam roller with it positioned on one side of your glutes.
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Lean into the glute of the side you're rolling out, and extend that same side's leg.
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Place your hands behind you for support.
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Roll back and forth to target the glute and hip area.
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Adjust your position slightly to also roll over the side of your thigh to target the lateral muscles.
Expert tip
Focus on deep breathing to help relax the muscles and deepen the stretch, especially when you find areas of tightness.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rolling directly over the bony hip
- ✕Sinking into the support shoulder
- ✕Speeding through tender knots