stretching
All Fours Quad Stretch
Works the quadriceps, with no equipment.
Specification
| Equipment | body only |
| Primary muscles | quadriceps |
| Secondary muscles | quadriceps |
| Mechanic | not recorded |
| Force | static |
| Level | intermediate |
| Category | stretching |
How to do it
- 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.