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How to do All Fours Quad Stretch

Main muscle
Quadriceps
Equipment
Bodyweight
Level
Intermediate
Type
Stretching

How to do it

  1. 1

    Start off on your hands and knees, then lift your leg off the floor and hold the foot with your hand.

  2. 2

    Use your hand to hold the foot or ankle, keeping the knee fully flexed, stretching the quadriceps and hip flexors.

  3. 3

    Focus on extending your hips, thrusting them towards the floor. Hold for 10-20 seconds and then switch sides.

This page is general information. If you have an injury, pain or a health condition, check with a professional before doing this exercise.

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