Piriformis Stretch, Sitting PNF

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Sit, one ankle on opposite knee, same-side hand on crossed knee. Push down on knee, keeping spine straight. Lean torso forward until tension is felt in hamstrings and gluteals of crossed-leg side. Contract hip muscles so knee rotates further toward floor, resisting with hand. Hold ___ seconds. Release tension and bring torso closer to calf. Hold ___ seconds.
Repeat ___ times per session. Do ___ sessions per day.

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