Side lying quadriceps stretch

Quads

🔧 no equipment ⭐ Best with yoga mat ⏱ sec Difficulty: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.

How to perform

Lie on your side, body aligned. Support your head. Bend your top knee, heel towards your glutes. Reach back and grasp your ankle/foot. Gently pull until you feel a stretch in your thigh. Hold for 20-30 seconds, breathe steadily. Release and repeat on the other side.

Tips

Keep hips stacked. Engage your core for stability. Use a strap if needed. Keep knees close. Avoid forceful pulling. Best performed post-workout.

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