Legs · Bodyweight

Roll Glutes Sitting on Floor

How to do the roll glutes sitting on floor, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.

Animated demonstration of the Roll Glutes Sitting on Floor
Equipment
Bodyweight
Difficulty
Beginner
Logged as
time
Movement
Isometric
Mechanic
Isolation

How to do it

Sit on a foam roller with it under one glute. Cross that ankle over the opposite knee and lean slightly toward the working side, then roll slowly over the glute. Pause on tight spots and breathe, then switch sides.

  1. 1Release deep through the glute
  2. 2Pressure focusing on the working hip
  3. 3Tender spots loosening as you exhale

Common mistakes

  • Don't roll onto the tailbone
  • Avoid fast back-and-forth motion
  • Don't tense your neck and shoulders to brace

Muscles worked

The roll glutes sitting on floor mainly works the glutes.

  • GlutesPrimary
  • TricepsMinor
  • ForearmsMinor
  • HamstringsMinor
  • External RotatorsMinor
  • AdductorsMinor

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Last reviewed June 2026.