Stretching

Standing Elevated Quad Stretch

The standing elevated quad stretch is a beginner stretching exercise for your quads, using other.

Main muscles
Quads
Equipment
Other
Level
Beginner
Standing Elevated Quad Stretch, starting position
Start
Standing Elevated Quad Stretch, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Start by standing with your back about two to three feet away from a bench or step.
  2. Lift one leg behind you and rest your foot on the step,either on your instep or the ball of your foot, whichever you find most comfortable.
  3. Keep your supporting knee slightly bent and avoid letting that knee extend out beyond your toes. Switch sides.

Alternatives to the standing elevated quad stretch

On-Your-Back Quad Stretch Other Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch Other Quad Stretch Other Kneeling Hip Flexor Body weight Looking At Ceiling Body weight On Your Side Quad Stretch Body weight