All Fours Quad Stretch

All Fours Quad Stretch — Start position — Start position

All Fours Quad Stretch — End position — End position

Region: Knee & Thigh
Equipment: Body Only
Category: Stretching
Level: Intermediate
Force: static

Muscles worked

quadriceps
quadriceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

Start off on your hands and knees, then lift your leg off the floor and hold the foot with your hand.
Use your hand to hold the foot or ankle, keeping the knee fully flexed, stretching the quadriceps and hip flexors.
Focus on extending your hips, thrusting them towards the floor. Hold for 10-20 seconds and then switch sides.

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