All Fours Quad Stretch

Muscle Groups

Primary Muscles:

quadriceps

Secondary Muscles:

quadriceps

Exercise Demonstration

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Description:

Start off on your hands and knees, then lift your leg off the floor and hold the foot with your hand. Use your hand to hold the foot or ankle, keeping the knee fully flexed, stretching the quadriceps and hip flexors. Focus on extending your hips, thrusting them towards the floor. Hold for 10-20 seconds and then switch sides.

Exercise Information

Category: stretching
Equipment: body only
Level: intermediate
Force Type: static