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Kneeling Quadriceps Stretch

Muscle Group:

Quadriceps

Type:

Static

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Equipment:

None

Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius

Description

Kneel on one knee, with your front foot flat on the floor. Gently lean forward, pushing your hips forward, until you feel a stretch in the front of your thigh.

Progression

Pull the back leg up with your hand, lean further forward, hold for longer

Feel sensation

Gentle pulling sensation in the front of the thigh and hip flexor.

Common mistakes

Arching the back, pushing too far