I swapped figure-4 for the 'sleeping pigeon' stretch — here's what happened to my tight glutes and hips
The author replaced the figure-4 stretch with the 'sleeping pigeon' pose to address tight glutes and hips, finding it effective for deep stretching and tension release. Sleeping pigeon is a yoga posture that targets the hips, glutes, and piriformis muscle, offering a passive stretch when performed correctly. The article emphasizes that individual results may vary and advises consulting a professional before trying the stretch, especially for those with injuries or mobility concerns.
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Wellness Fitness Workouts I swapped figure-4 for the 'sleeping pigeon' stretch — here's what happened to my tight glutes and hips Features By Sam Hopes published 29 April 2026 Have you tried this exercise? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Figure-4 stretch is a brilliant pigeon pose alternative you can use if you struggle with the latter for whatever reason (mobility or tightness, for example).
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