Side Lying Quad Stretch
- Lie on the ground and turn over on your right side. Place your right hand on your head for support or simply extend it out for balance.
- Grab your left foot with your left hand. Keep the right leg extended straight out.
- Pull on the left foot, feeling the stretch in the quadricep muscle. Do this for 15 to 30 seconds. Release then switch sides and repeat.
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Side lying quad stretch is a at-home work out exercise that targets quadriceps. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Side lying quad stretch, turkish get ups and trx suspension strap mountain climbers are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as side lying quad stretch. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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