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Prone Quadriceps Stretch

Prone unilateral quadriceps stretch with the pelvis kept level and the hip gently extended.

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Prone Quadriceps Stretch demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Quadriceps

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × time

2 × 30 sec

Rest

30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Lie face down with the hips level and bend one knee to bring the heel toward the glute.
  2. 02Reach back to hold the ankle or use a strap if the foot is difficult to reach.
  3. 03Draw the heel gently closer while pressing the front of the hip toward the floor.
  4. 04Keep the knees near each other and avoid twisting the pelvis or arching the lower back.
  5. 05Hold while breathing steadily, release slowly, and repeat on the opposite side.

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