On-Your-Back Quad Stretch

On-Your-Back Quad Stretch

The On-Your-Back Quad Stretch is a beginner none (bodyweight) exercise that works the Quads. Follow the steps below.

Target musclesQuads
EquipmentNone (Bodyweight)
LevelBeginner

How to do the On-Your-Back Quad Stretch

  1. Lie on a flat bench or step, and hang one leg and arm over the side.Bend the knee and hold the top of the foot.
  2. As you do this, be careful not to arch your lower back.Pull the belly button to the spine to stay in neutral.
  3. Press your foot down and into your hand.
  4. To add the hip stretch, lift the hip of the leg you're holding up toward the ceiling.Switch sides.

Recommended sets & reps

SetRepsRest
Set 112 reps30s rest
Set 210 reps30s rest
Set 38 reps30s rest
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Instructions adapted from wger.de under CC BY-SA 4.0. Compiled by FitBot Coach.