Quadriceps
Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch
A kneeling stretch that lengthens the front of the hip and the quadriceps by drawing the rear foot toward the glute.
Primary musclesQuadriceps
Setup
- 1Kneel on a pad with one knee down and the other foot forward in a lunge.
- 2Hold a wall or sturdy support for balance.
- 3Grab your back foot with the hand on the same side.
How to perform
- 1Tuck your pelvis under and squeeze your glute on the back leg.
- 2Pull your heel toward your glute until you feel a stretch in the front of the thigh and hip.
- 3Keep your torso upright and your ribs down.
- 4Hold for 20-30 seconds, then switch sides.
