How To Stretch Your Quadriceps

  • December 3, 2007
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We all need somebody—or something—to lean on. And for this classic quad stretch, a wall, a lamppost, a tree, or, yes, even a stationary friend will do.

You Will Need

  • Comfortable clothing
  • A wall (or something sturdy to lean against)
How To Stretch Your Quadriceps: Face wall

Step 1: Face wall

Stand facing a wall, and place your right hand against it for support.

This is a great stretch to do at the office to take a break from sitting.

How To Stretch Your Quadriceps: Hold foot against butt

Step 2: Hold foot against butt

Bend your right knee, bring your right foot up to your butt, and grab a hold of this foot with your left hand. The knee should feel like it is bent at a natural angle.

How To Stretch Your Quadriceps: Pull heel

Step 3: Pull heel

Gently pull your heel to your buttock until you feel slight tension, and push your pelvis forward.

How To Stretch Your Quadriceps: Hold stretch

Step 4: Hold stretch

Hold this stretch for 10-20 seconds.

How To Stretch Your Quadriceps: Repeat w/ other leg

Step 5: Repeat w/ other leg

Release your right leg to the floor, place your left hand against the wall, and repeat the stretch with your left leg.

How To Stretch Your Quadriceps: Repeat w/ right leg

Step 6: Repeat w/ right leg

Release your left leg to the floor and repeat the stretch on your right leg again. This time go a bit further into the stretch until you feel a comfortable tension. Hold for up to 30 seconds.

How To Stretch Your Quadriceps: Repeat w/ left leg

Step 7: Repeat w/ left leg

Release your right leg to the floor and repeat the stretch on your left leg again. This time go a bit further into the stretch until you feel a comfortable tension. Hold for up to 30 seconds.

How To Stretch Your Quadriceps: Release stretch

Step 8: Release stretch

Release your left leg to the floor. Isn’t it nice to have unconditional support?

Your quads, or quadriceps femoris, are the biggest muscle group in your body.

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