What Muscles Does the 90/90 Stretch Affect?
The major set of muscles affected by this exercise is the muscles of the lower limb. They include:
- Psoas major [2]: This is the major hip flexor [3] that helps to raise the thigh towards the upper body.
- Gluteus maximus [4]: This is the largest muscle in the body and it is located in the buttocks. It helps to rotate the hip joint laterally.
- Piriformis muscle [5]: It is a small muscle that is also useful for the rotation of your hip.
- Adductors [6]: This is a group of muscles located on the medial part of the thigh and helps to medially rotate the hip joint.