Standing Quad Stretch with Forward Lean
Stand on one leg, hold the opposite ankle behind you, then hinge slightly forward at the hip to increase the stretch in the quad and anterior hip. Alternate sides.
How to do the Standing Quad Stretch with Forward Lean
- Stand on one leg.
- Hold the opposite ankle behind you.
- Then hinge slightly forward at the hip to increase the stretch in the quad and anterior hip. Alternate sides.
What it targets
Primary muscle groups: Quads, Hips, Lower Back.
Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Knee Pain, Hip Bursitis.
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