# How to Do Pigeon Stretch

Learn how to do the Pigeon Stretch with correct form. Below you will find the muscles it works, step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and answers to common questions.

**Difficulty:** Intermediate   **Equipment:** No equipment

## Muscles worked

glutes, hips

## How to do it: step by step

- Start on all fours, then bring your right knee forward and place it behind your right wrist.
- Slide your right foot toward your left hand, letting your shin rest across your body.
- Extend your left leg straight back behind you, top of the foot on the floor.
- Keep your hips square and sit up tall.
- For a deeper stretch, walk your hands forward and lower your chest toward the floor.
- Hold for 30 seconds, then switch sides.

## Tips

- If your hip will not reach the floor, sit on a folded towel or yoga block.
- Stop if you feel pinching in the front of the hip.

*General fitness information only, not medical advice. Check with a professional if you have health concerns.*

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## Frequently asked questions

### What muscles does the Pigeon Stretch work?

The Pigeon Stretch mainly works the glutes, hips.

### How many reps of the Pigeon Stretch should I do?

Hold each stretch for 20 to 30 seconds per side and repeat 2 to 3 times. Move gently and never force a position that causes pain.

### Is the Pigeon Stretch good for beginners?

It can be. The Pigeon Stretch is an intermediate move, so learn the basic version first and build up gradually.