How to do it
Press the top of your back foot flat into the floor for stability.
- 1
Start in a pigeon pose with one leg bent in front of you and the other extended behind.
- 2
Place the foam roller under the hip of your bent leg.
- 3
Lean forward, resting your hands or forearms on the floor for support.
- 4
Gently roll the foam roller under your hip, applying pressure to the glutes and hip rotators.
- 5
Switch legs and repeat the process.
Expert tip
Ensure your hips are square to the floor to get the full benefit of the stretch.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rolling directly on the bony hip bone
- ✕Collapsing the chest toward the front knee
- ✕Bending the front knee inward toward midline