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Quadriceps

Lying Prone Quadriceps

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A prone stretch for the thigh muscles in which you pull your heel toward your glute while lying face down.

Stretching
Primary musclesQuadriceps

Setup

  1. 1Lie face down on a mat with your legs extended and rest your forehead on your forearm.
  2. 2Bend one knee and reach back with the same-side hand to hold the ankle.

How to perform

  1. 1Gently pull your heel toward your glute until you feel a stretch along the front of the thigh.
  2. 2Keep your hips pressed to the floor and your knees close together.
  3. 3Hold for 20–30 seconds.
  4. 4Release slowly and switch legs.

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