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Quadriceps stretch
Muscles involved
The quadriceps stretch lengthens the front of the thigh. It improves flexibility and helps your knees feel better.
How to do it
- Stand tall holding onto a wall or chair for balance with your left hand.
- Bend your right knee and grab your right ankle with your right hand, pulling your heel towards your glutes.
- Pause when you feel a deep stretch in your right quadriceps, keeping your knees together.
- Release your ankle and lower your right foot back to the floor, then repeat on the opposite side.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Stand tall and keep your knees together. - Gently pull your heel towards your glutes. - Use a wall or chair for balance, not to support your weight. - Squeeze your glute of the standing leg to deepen the stretch.
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PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Quadriceps stretch: which muscles does it work?
Quadriceps stretch mainly works: Quadriceps.
What is Quadriceps stretch good for?
The quadriceps stretch lengthens the front of the thigh. It improves flexibility and helps your knees feel better.
How do you do Quadriceps stretch with proper form?
- Stand tall and keep your knees together. - Gently pull your heel towards your glutes. - Use a wall or chair for balance, not to support your weight. - Squeeze your glute of the standing leg to deepen the stretch.
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