Hyperstrike Exercise Videos, Legs

Lying Quad Stretch

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Muscle Groups
  • Legs
Purposes
  • Hip flexibility
  • Knee flexibility

Overview

The lying quad stretch targets the front of the thighs. If you have a training partner they may apply light pressure to the leg being stretched. This helps you relax into the stretch and increases the range of motion at the hip and knee.

Description

  • Lying on your stomach, bend at the knee and pull one leg up as far as you can
  • Repeat with the opposite side.

Mistakes

  • Excessively arching the back