Exercise guide

How to do glute figure-4

Glutes · piriformis

Glute figure-4 starting position — correct set-up before the first rep
Start
Glute figure-4 finished position — the end of one repetition
End of rep

Step by step

  1. Lying on your back, cross one ankle over the opposite knee.
  2. Pull the supporting thigh toward your chest until the crossed glute lengthens.
  3. Hold 30 seconds each side.

The cue that matters

CueWorks just as well sitting in a chair at your desk.

Where this sits in the split

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