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Assisted prone lying quads stretch

Assisted prone lying quads stretch

The assisted prone lying quads stretch is a flexibility exercise targeting the quadriceps, performed by lying face down and using your hand to gently pull your foot towards your glutes, stretching the front of the thigh.

The assisted prone lying quads stretch is a flexibility exercise targeting the quadriceps, performed by lying face down and using your hand to gently pull your foot towards your glutes, stretching the front of the thigh.

The assisted prone lying quads stretch is a flexibility exercise targeting the quadriceps, performed by lying face down and using your hand to gently pull your foot towards your glutes, stretching the front of the thigh.

How to Do the Assisted prone lying quads stretch

How to Do the Assisted prone lying quads stretch

How to Do the Assisted prone lying quads stretch

Lie face down on the ground with your legs extended. Bend your left knee and reach back with your left hand to grab your left foot or ankle. Gently pull your left foot towards your glutes, feeling a stretch in your left quad. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then release. Repeat with your right leg.

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Stretching

Target Muscle

Quads

Quads

Secondary Muscles

hamstrings, glutes

Equipment

Assisted

Body Part

Upper legs

Related Exercises

Related Exercises

Lying (side) quads stretch

All fours squad stretch

Chair leg extended stretch

Intermediate hip flexor and quad stretch

Dumbbell supported squat

Squat to overhead reach

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