On Your Side Quad Stretch

On Your Side Quad Stretch — Start position — Start position

On Your Side Quad Stretch — End position — End position

Region: Knee & Thigh
Equipment: None
Category: Stretching
Level: Beginner
Mechanic: isolation
Force: static

Muscles worked

quadriceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

Start off by lying on your right side, with your right knee bent at a 90-degree angle resting on the floor in front of you (this stabilizes the torso).
Bend your left knee behind you and hold your left foot with your left hand. To stretch your hip flexor, press your left hip forward as you push your left foot back into your hand. Switch sides.

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