ExercisesPigeon pose

Pigeon pose

From hands and knees, bring one shin forward across your body and extend the other leg back, then fold over the front leg. Use a cushion under the hip if it doesn't reach the floor.

MobilityNo equipmentDifficulty 2 of 3
Two-panel demonstration of the pigeon pose, showing the start and finish positions
Start and finish positions

How to do it

From hands and knees, bring one shin forward across your body and extend the other leg back, then fold over the front leg. Use a cushion under the hip if it doesn't reach the floor.

Muscles worked

Front
Back
  • glutesprimary
  • hip flexors

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Reviewed 16 August 2026 · Exercise library v2.2