Exercise guide · Beginner · Stretch

Roller Hip Lat Stretch: How to Do It & Muscles Worked

The roller hip lat stretch is a flexibility exercise that targets the glutes and also stretches the hamstrings and quadriceps. It uses a roller for support and to enhance the stretch, making it accessible for most people with basic mobility and balance.

Primary muscles
Glutes
Secondary muscles
Hamstrings , Quads
Equipment
Roller
Level · type
Beginner · Stretch
Demonstration of the roller hip lat stretch
Front view: muscles worked by the roller hip lat stretch. Primary: glutes. Secondary: hamstrings and quads.
Back view: muscles worked by the roller hip lat stretch. Primary: glutes. Secondary: hamstrings and quads.
Primary Secondary

How to do the roller hip lat stretch

  1. Step 1: Start by kneeling on the ground with the roller positioned under your hips.
  2. Step 2: Place your hands on the roller for support.
  3. Step 3: Slowly roll the roller forward, extending your hips and stretching your glutes.
  4. Step 4: Hold the stretch for a few seconds, then roll back to the starting position.
  5. Step 5: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Step-by-step instructions and demonstration media are from the ExerciseDB exercise dataset.

This guide is general fitness information, not medical advice. Stop if an exercise causes pain and speak to a doctor or physiotherapist about injuries or health conditions before starting a new programme.