Quadriceps
All Fours Quad Stretch
A quadriceps stretch performed from hands and knees by drawing one heel toward the glutes.
Primary musclesQuadriceps
Setup
- 1Start on your hands and knees with your wrists under your shoulders.
- 2Pad your knees with a mat if needed.
How to perform
- 1Reach back with one hand and grasp the ankle of the same side.
- 2Gently pull your heel toward your glutes until you feel the stretch in the front of the thigh.
- 3Keep your hips level and your abs lightly engaged.
- 4Hold for 20–30 seconds, then switch legs.
