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Glute Stretches That Are Guaranteed to Loosen You Up!

Glute stretches are essential for loosening up your entire body. After all, your glute muscles are the biggest muscles in your body. If they are tight it can have negative effects on all types of movement. Bending over, lifting your legs and jumping are just a few of the things you may find difficult.

You will probably get a lot of lower back pain if your glutes are too tight. It really is a good idea to stretch them out properly.

 

These are the awesome glute stretches that you will learn from this article:

 

Benefits of Doing Glute Stretches

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Doing them after a workout will really help spare you from a stiff body the next day.

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Stretching your butt out will help you develop lean muscles. We mean really, who wants a clumped up butt muscle?

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Stretching your glutes will help greatly in sports.

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Doing glute stretches will help keep you mobile as you age.

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Are you sick and tired of back pain? We bet you've never tried stretching your butt to get rid of it! Glute stretches are the first thing you should try if you have a sore back.
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Stretching your glutes will help keep you injury free. Nobody wants a pulled glute! We mean, come on, can you even comprehend the pain of pulling your butt muscle? Ouch!

 

...Okay, lets not torment ourselves with the thought of a torn ass! How about we get going with the stretches?

Have a look at our 10 minute full body stretch which includes a great butt stretch.

 

I see you baby, stretching that ass

 

Glute Getter

This is one of the most brilliant glute stretches out. Make this a must for the ending of a workout session.

  1. Lie on your back and bend one leg.
  2. Straighten your opposite leg and raise it towards the sky.
  3. Put the foot of your bent leg on the knee of your straight leg.
  4. Pull your straight leg towards your chest.
  5. Hold this for 20+ seconds.
  6. Do this again with your other leg.
  7. Do this 3 times for some great benefits!

 

Stretch those glutes!

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Butt Burners

Another awesome one. You won't want to leave this out of your stretching session.

  1. Sit in a straddle position.
  2. Straighten one leg and bend the other towards your crotch.
  3. Lean towards your bent knee and feel the stretch in your glutes.
  4. Hold this for 20+ seconds.
  5. Switch and do the same with the other leg.
  6. If you have time, do this again.

 

stretch those glutes and inner thighs!

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Hip Stretch

We thought that we would show you an example of one of our hip stretches. They are great to do just after stretching your butt. For more hips stretches, click here

This is one of those stretches that you really feel embarrassed doing at the gym! That's why it's perfect for doing at home... what are you waiting for? Give it a try!

    1. Get onto those hand and knees.
    2. Slowly walk your knees further apart.
    3. Go as far as you can supporting yourself with your hands.
    4. Hold it for 20 seconds or more.
    5. Then relax. Phew!
    6. Okay... now you can do it again!

 

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