Beginner exercise
Elevated Pigeon Stretch
Also called Bench Pigeon Stretch
Technique
How to perform Elevated Pigeon Stretch
- Stand facing a stable bench and place one bent leg on it with the knee and lower leg supported.
- Keep the front heel close to your body if a wider shin angle strains the knee, and keep the other foot firmly on the floor.
- Hinge toward the supported thigh with your hands on the bench until you feel a comfortable hip stretch.
- Rise, help the leg off the bench, and change sides.
Programming relevance