Standing Quadricep Stretch
How to Do Standing Quadricep Stretch
- Stand next to a wall or stationary object to support your balance.
- Grasp the top of your right ankle or forefoot with your right hand and pull the ankle or foot towards your buttocks.
- Straighten the right hip by moving your knee slightly backwards and making sure it faces the floor. Don’t let your knee flare out towards the side
- Hold the stretch and repeat on the left leg.
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Standing Quadricep Stretch Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Standing Quadricep Stretch targets quadriceps and also works glutes & hip flexors. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is an at-home exercise. Equipment required: no equipment.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Bulgarian split squats, bosu ball squats and reverse dumbbell lunges. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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