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 is a at-home work out exercise that targets quadriceps and also involves glutes & hip flexors. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Barbell step-ups, barbell squats and standing long jumps are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as standing quadricep stretch. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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