Standing Piriformis Stretch For Tennis | Exercise 5.18
Dynamic Stretching · Book exercise 5.18
Standing dynamic piriformis stretch used to prepare the lower body for lateral movement and changes of direction.
Exercise Video
Technique Photograph
Execution
Face forward and stand on one leg. Bend the opposite knee so the toes point inward and the knee outward. Grasp the lower leg with both hands, pull it toward the hips, hold for one second, release, step and repeat on the other side.
Targeted Musculature
Piriformis
Purpose
Prepare the lower body through controlled movement before tennis practice or conditioning.
Book Technique And Related Exercises
Stand on one leg and draw the bent opposite lower leg toward the hips, then step forward and change legs. This targets the piriformis before lateral movement and changes of direction.
Continue with: Lateral Lunge and Lateral Squat. These are related movements and progressions; choose them according to your training goal and ability. See the tennis conditioning book for the complete exercise guidance, and browse all dynamic stretches.
From the book: 5.18 Piriformis Stretch