Muscle Groups Involved
- Quads - Primary
- Hip Flexor - Primary
Category
Bodyweight
Highlights
- Stand tall with braced abs and glutes.
- Keep your thighs parallel throughout the stretch.
- Contract your quad for 10+ seconds before relaxing into the stretch.
- Push through your knee (push knee to the floor) to keep the stretch off of your joint.
- Pull your heel closer to your glutes as your flexibility increases.
Description
The Standing Quadriceps Stretch targets the quadriceps which are the muscles at the front of the thigh that extend the knee and flex the hip. This stretch can increase flexibility in the knees and hip
Common Mistakes
Do not lean forward or pull your leg behind your body during the stretch. D
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Pro Tips
Think “push through your knee cap” to shift the emphasis to the middle
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Purpose
This stretch is fantastic for stiff knees, tight quadriceps, and people wit
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Form
Your knees should be next to each other for the entire stretch. Keep your b
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Additional Names
Quad Stretch
