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Foam Roll Piriformis

Controlled foam-roller self-massage for the piriformis region.

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Foam Roll Piriformis demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Glutes

Equipment

Foam Roller

Sets × time

2 × 30 sec

Rest

20 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Sit on the roller with one ankle crossed over the opposite knee and support yourself with your hands.
  2. 02Shift your weight toward the buttock of the crossed leg while keeping the chest lifted.
  3. 03Roll in short, slow passes across the upper outer gluteal area rather than directly over the tailbone or hip joint.
  4. 04Pause on a tender point and breathe while allowing the working hip to relax.
  5. 05Reduce pressure if symptoms travel down the leg, then complete the area and switch sides.

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