Quadriceps stretch: how to do it and what it works

Standing quadriceps stretch

Standing stretch bringing the heel toward the glute to stretch the quadriceps and hip flexors.

Form. Hold your instep with the hand on the same side, keep your knees together, tilt the pelvis slightly forward and hold the stretch; lean on something if you lack balance.

Common mistake. Arching the lower back, letting the knee drift out, pulling hard on the foot, or losing balance by not using a support.

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