Before you begin the glueteus maximus stretch, warm up the gluteal muscles by doing a short series of shallow lunges. This will prepare the muscles for physical activity, and help to prevent injury or muscle strain that can occur during the stretch series.c

Begin the stretch by laying flat on your back on the floor. Bend one knee and bring it up towards the opposite shoulder, bracing the leg with both hands around the shin. Once a comfortable stretch has been achieved, hold the position for 20 seconds. Repeat on both legs, alternating between the two until the series has been completed.c c

If you prefer a deeper or more varied stretch, there is a variation of the gluteus maximus stretch that can help in getting a better stretch from the session, called the Outer Hip Stretch.c Both stretches are performed while laying on your back on the floor. Depending on the variation of the gluteus stretch, the leg will be crossed and pulled into different directions, with the knee bent at varying degrees.c c c