All fours squad stretch

All fours squad stretch

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Stretching

Target Muscle

Quads

Secondary Muscles

hamstrings, glutes

Equipment

Body weight

Body Part

Upper legs

The all fours squad stretch is a bodyweight exercise that targets the quadriceps, with secondary emphasis on the hamstrings and glutes. It is performed on all fours, extending one leg back and lowering the hips to stretch the quads.

The all fours squad stretch is a bodyweight exercise that targets the quadriceps, with secondary emphasis on the hamstrings and glutes. It is performed on all fours, extending one leg back and lowering the hips to stretch the quads.

The all fours squad stretch is a bodyweight exercise that targets the quadriceps, with secondary emphasis on the hamstrings and glutes. It is performed on all fours, extending one leg back and lowering the hips to stretch the quads.

How to Do the All fours squad stretch

How to Do the All fours squad stretch

How to Do the All fours squad stretch

Start on all fours with your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees directly under your hips. Extend one leg straight back, keeping your knee bent and your foot flexed. Slowly lower your hips towards the ground, feeling a stretch in your quads. Hold this position for 20-30 seconds. Switch legs and repeat the stretch on the other side.

Related Exercises

Related Exercises

Lying (side) quads stretch

Chair leg extended stretch

Squat to overhead reach

Assisted prone lying quads stretch

Intermediate hip flexor and quad stretch

Split squats

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