Hyperstrike Exercise Videos, Legs

Auto Quad Stretch

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Muscle Groups
  • Legs
Purposes
  • Stretches quads (front thighs)

Overview

The Auto Quad Stretch is a good warm down exercise after a lower body workout. Stretches such as the auto quad stretch help improve your range of motion and speed up your recovery. For more of a stretch you can pull the opposite leg toward your glutes and hold it a little longer. Keeping your muscles loose is a good way to avoid injury.

Description

  • Lie on your stomach.
  • Bend first leg up to 90 degrees.
  • Bend the second leg up and cross it over and behind the first leg.
  • Repeat with the opposite side.

Mistakes

  • Not pulling the leg toward the buttock enough