How to do the quad stretch stretch

Instructions for quad stretch:

Start sitting on the floor with your legs extended straight out in front of you.

Bend your knee and grab your foot to bring it back behind you, placing your foot directly underneath your buttocks.

Gently lean back to rest on your elbows.

What does quad stretch help with?

Flexibility

What areas does quad stretch exercise?

Quadriceps, Ankles, Hips, Shins, Knees

How is quad stretch performed?

Floor

When should you avoid quad stretch?

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A comprehensive routine focused on improving overall flexibility. Move through 20+ stretches targeting key muscles and joints throughout your entire body.

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An advanced routine covering all major muscle groups and extremities. Movements range in their level of complexity to promote greater flexibility and range of motion.

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Light, easy stretches while your body transitions to a resting state. Post-workout stretching promotes blood flow for recovery and reduces the risk of injury.

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Activate your parasympathetic nervous system and alleviate stress with relaxing, long-hold stretches and focused breathing.

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A series of stretches designed to increase flexibility in the hips, including your hip flexors & extensors, abductors & adductors, and hip rotators.

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Hamstrings 3

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A series of stretches designed to increase flexibility in the hamstrings.

Hips 4

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