Standing Quadriceps Stretch

Description
This exercise involves standing on one leg and pulling the other leg up behind you towards your buttocks, while keeping your knees together. This stretch targets the quadriceps muscles in the front of your thigh.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Standing Quadriceps Stretch Instructions
- Stand up straight with your feet hip-width apart.
- Shift your weight onto your left foot and bend your right knee, bringing your heel towards your buttocks.
- Use your right hand to grasp your ankle and gently pull your heel towards your buttocks until you feel a stretch in your quadriceps muscle.
- Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, making sure to keep your knees close together and your hips level.
- Release the stretch and repeat on the other side.
Standing Quadriceps Stretch Form & Visual
Standing Quadriceps Stretch Benefits
- Improves flexibility and range of motion in the quadriceps muscles
- Reduces muscle tension and soreness in the quadriceps
- Helps to prevent injury in the quadriceps and surrounding muscles
- Can improve posture and balance
- May help to alleviate lower back pain
Standing Quadriceps Stretch Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
Standing Quadriceps Stretch Variations & Alternatives
- Seated Quadriceps Stretch
- Lying Quadriceps Stretch
- Wall Quadriceps Stretch
- Standing Quad Stretch with Towel
- Standing Quad Stretch with Resistance Band
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