Seated Quad Stretch
Starting Posture
Sit on the floor with your legs extended straight out in front of you.
How to Exercise
Bend one knee and bring your foot towards your buttocks. Grab onto your ankle or foot with the same side hand. Slowly bring your heel towards your buttocks, feeling a stretch in the front of your thigh. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds and then switch to the other side.
Breath Control
Remember to breathe deeply and slowly throughout the stretch. Inhale as you prepare for the stretch and exhale as you deepen into the stretch.
Common errors
Avoid arching your back or leaning to one side while performing this stretch. Make sure to keep your hips square to the front and maintain good posture throughout.
Weights
Grips
Variations
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Sample workouts with this movement
Fit! Programs featuring this exercise
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FlagFit
Kyrie Fontana
Project Calisthenics
Simon Ata
Mobility for athletes
John Lindsey
Planche Fit!
Gregoire Bellemare
Comments and tips
Make sure to keep your back straight and avoid rounding your shoulders forward. If you cannot reach your ankle or foot, you can use a towel or strap to help you reach. Only stretch to a point of mild discomfort, never to the point of pain.
Cautions
Be cautious if you have knee or hip injuries. Avoid this stretch if you have any acute pain in the knees.