Piriformis

Movement guide

Piriformis

Runs from the sacrum to the upper femur. Its contribution changes with hip angle.

Use a comfortable range; this is shared rotational loading rather than isolation.

01

Seated band hip external rotation

Hip rotation · Light band

Also works

Other deep hip rotators, gluteus maximus

How to perform +

Sit with a bent knee supported. Against light resistance, rotate the thigh outward so the foot moves inward. Return slowly.

Keep the pelvis still. Hip position changes which rotators contribute.

Example volume · 2 sets × 8–12 / side