How to do the double pigeon stretch

Instructions for double pigeon:

Start from a seated position on the floor with your legs out in front of you.
Bend your left knee so that your left shin is parallel to the edge of your mat and resting on the floor in front of you.
Bend your right knee, pick up your right leg, and stack it on top of your left so that your shins are directly on top of one another.
Keep your hands on the floor next to your hips for support or place them on your top knee and ankle and lean forward to further the stretch.

What does double pigeon help with?

Flexibility

What areas does double pigeon exercise?

Hips, Groin, Hamstrings, Glutes, IT Band

How is double pigeon performed?

Floor

When should you avoid double pigeon?

Osteoporosis

Other stretches to explore:

Side Lunge Hold
Strength

Side Lunge Hold

Start standing with a wide stance and a slight ben...

Good For:
Pike
Strength

Pike

Start in a push up position with your hands under ...

Good For:
Standing Lunge Twist
Strength

Standing Lunge Twist

Start standing with your feet hip-width apart. Ste...

Good For:
Overhead Reach
Flexibility

Overhead Reach

Sitting with your back straight, sweep your arms o...

Good For:
Reverse Shoulder
Flexibility

Reverse Shoulder

Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width ap...

Good For:
Reverse Butterfly
Flexibility

Reverse Butterfly

Start by lying flat on your back, with your knees ...

Good For:
Elbow Pike
Strength

Elbow Pike

Start in a plank position with your elbows under y...

Good For:
Reclined Butterfly
Flexibility

Reclined Butterfly

Lying flat on your back with legs extended, draw y...

Good For:
Eagle Arm
Flexibility

Eagle Arm

From a seated or standing position, straighten you...

Good For:

Discover Workouts that include double pigeon: