All Fours Quad Stretch
The All Fours Quad Stretch is a stretching exercise using only your body weight. It primarily targets the quadriceps. Suitable for intermediate lifters.
Primary Muscles
Level
intermediateMechanic
noneEquipment
body onlyCategory
stretching
Instructions
- 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.