Intermediate exercise

Bretzel 2.0

  • Flexibility
  • Mobility
  • Range Of Motion And Yoga

Technique

How to perform Bretzel 2.0

  1. Begin by sitting and shifting your weight onto your left side.
  2. Bend your left leg at a 90-degree angle from your hip, and extend your right leg behind you.
  3. Next, bend your right knee so that it also forms a 90-degree angle, positioning both legs in an L-shaped setup.
  4. Rotate your torso toward the left, placing your left elbow and forearm on the floor in line with your hips and pelvis.
  5. If you have the flexibility, bring your right forearm down as well.
  6. The aim is to get your shoulders parallel to your left thigh.
  7. Maintain steady breathing and adjust the stretch as needed to ensure a comfortable position.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Gluteus Medius, Tensor Fasciae Latae.

MuscleScoreRole
Gluteus Medius1.0Target, Mobility Target
Tensor Fasciae Latae0.9Target, Mobility Target
Erector Spinae0.5Mobility Target
External Oblique0.5Mobility Target
Gluteus Minimus0.5Mobility Target
Internal Oblique0.5Mobility Target
Rectus Femoris0.5Mobility Target