On-Your-Back Quad Stretch

The On-Your-Back Quad Stretch is an isolation stretching exercise. It primarily targets the quadriceps. Suitable for beginners.

Primary Muscles

quadriceps

Level

beginner

Mechanic

isolation

Equipment

other

Category

stretching
On-Your-Back Quad Stretch - Step 0 On-Your-Back Quad Stretch - Step 1

Instructions

  1. Lie on a flat bench or step, and hang one leg and arm over the side.
  2. Bend the knee and hold the top of the foot. As you do this, be careful not to arch your lower back.
  3. Pull the belly button to the spine to stay in neutral. Press your foot down and into your hand. To add the hip stretch, lift the hip of the leg you're holding up toward the ceiling.
  4. Switch sides.

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