Quadriceps Stretch

Description
This exercise involves standing on one leg and pulling the other leg up behind you towards your buttocks, stretching the quadriceps muscle in the front of the thigh. It can be done holding onto a stable surface for balance if needed.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Quadriceps Stretch Instructions
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your hands on your hips.
- Step forward with your left foot, keeping your right foot in place.
- Bend your left knee and lower your body until your left thigh is parallel to the ground.
- Keep your right leg straight and your right foot firmly planted on the ground.
- Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, then switch sides and repeat.
Quadriceps Stretch Form & Visual
Quadriceps Stretch Benefits
- Increases flexibility and range of motion in the quadriceps muscles
- Helps to prevent injury by improving muscle elasticity
- Reduces muscle tension and soreness in the quadriceps
- Improves posture and balance by stretching the front of the thighs
- May help to alleviate lower back pain by releasing tension in the hip flexors
Quadriceps Stretch Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
Quadriceps Stretch Variations & Alternatives
- Standing quadriceps stretch
- Lying quadriceps stretch
- Seated quadriceps stretch
- Wall quadriceps stretch
- Chair quadriceps stretch
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