chair leg extended stretch with modified

A upper legs exercise targeting the quads, performed with body weight.

chair leg extended stretch with modified demonstration
chair leg extended stretch with modified — demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Quads

Secondary muscles

Hamstrings, Calves

How to do chair leg extended stretch with modified

  1. Sit on the edge of a chair with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.

  2. Extend one leg straight out in front of you, keeping your heel on the ground.

  3. Lean forward slightly, feeling a stretch in your quadriceps.

  4. Hold this position for 20-30 seconds. Focus on modified movement.

  5. Switch legs and repeat the stretch.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Quads

Secondary

HamstringsCalves

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