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Lying Quad Stretch

🤸 Flexibility / Mobility · Lower

Also known as: side lying quad stretch, prone quad stretch, lying quadriceps stretch

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Duration
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Demonstration

Lying Quad Stretch demonstration animation
Demo: Lying (Side) Quads Stretch — © Gym visual

How to perform

🎯 QuadsHamstrings🛠 Body Weight
  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.

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