😬 Hate it or love it, the pigeon pose is on the top!

I have a love-hate relationship with the pigeon pose because it's both effective and extremely painful! But that’s exactly what makes it a powerhouse for mobility.

🦿 Box-Assisted Pigeon Pose

My go-to move for targeting the piriformis, a deep glute muscle responsible for stabilizing your hips and rotating your legs outward (external rotation). By using a box, you can increase the load on that muscle, getting a deeper, more precise stretch.

🎯 Why it matters:

🔑 Improved Mobility & Flexibility: Resting your thigh on the box helps you focus directly on the piriformis, enhancing activation and stretch.

🎯 Deeper Stretch & Better Control: The stability from the box allows you to push further into the stretch with confidence, making it more effective.

💆‍♂️ Pain Relief: Releasing tension in the piriformis can reduce sciatic pain or general hip discomfort, especially if you spend a lot of time sitting.

💪 Better Performance: Improving hip mobility directly supports glute activation, stability, and overall lower body strength.

#HipFlexorRelease #StretchingRoutine #HipMobility #FlexibilityGoals #FitnessJourney #MobilityMatters #SquatPrep #GluteActivation #UnlockYourHips