Prone Quad Stretch

Lie face down, bend one knee and reach back to hold your ankle with the same-side hand, gently pulling the heel toward your glute with your hips pressed flat to the floor. Alternate sides.

30s each sideBeginnerLyingNo equipment

How to do the Prone Quad Stretch

  1. Lie face down.
  2. Bend one knee and reach back to hold your ankle with the same-side hand.
  3. Gently pulling the heel toward your glute with your hips pressed flat to the floor. Alternate sides.

What it targets

Primary muscle groups: Quads, Hips.

Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Knee Pain, ACL Recovery, Hip Bursitis.

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