lying (side) quads stretch

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

lying (side) quads stretch demonstration
lying (side) quads stretch — demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Quads

Secondary muscles

Hamstrings

How to do lying (side) quads stretch

  1. Lie on your side with your legs straight.

  2. Bend your top leg and grab your ankle or foot with your hand.

  3. Gently pull your ankle or foot towards your glutes until you feel a stretch in your quads.

  4. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.

  5. Release the stretch and repeat on the other side.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Quads

Secondary

Hamstrings

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