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Likewise we can stretch the gluteus minimus by turning the pelvis outwards relative to the standing leg and then turn the lifted leg outwards relative to the pelvis. Standing on one leg, we can stretch the gluteus maximus of both legs by turning the pelvis inwards, relative to the standing leg and then turn the lifted leg inwards relative to the pelvis. Since the glutues maximus and gluteus minimus are both hip rotators, one way we can try to stretch these muscles is by rotating the hip inwards or outwards. Using rotation to stretch the gluteus maximus and minimus To stretch the glutes while standing we can either move the pelvis relative to the femur or we can move the femur relative to the pelvis. it can pull the leg inwards (deep fibers).
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it can pull the leg outwards (superficial fibers).The deeper fibers can be used to pull the leg inwards.The superficial fibers can help lift the opposite side of the pelvis.and it can be used to tilt the pelvis rearwards.it can be used to push the pelvis forwards relative to the feet.The gluteus maximus can be used to rotate the pelvis away from the supporting leg.And it can be used to help move the leg outwards.it can be used to help rotate the lifted leg externally.It can also help in lifting the opposite side of the pelvis.The gluteus medius can be used to help turn the pelvis outwards, away from the supporting leg.And And it can be used to pull the leg outwards.It can be used help pull the leg forwards relative to the hip bone.It can be used to rotate the thigh inwards relative to the hip bone.It can also be used to help lift the opposite side of the pelvis.It can also be used to help tilt the pelvis forwards.The gluteus minimus can be used to turn the pelvis inwards, towards the supporting leg.