Standing Quadriceps stretch
Standing quad stretch. This has to be one of the most recognised and commonly used stretches.
Teaching Points
- Stand on one leg and pull the other foot up behind your bottom.
- Keep your knees together and push your hips forwards to increase the stretch.
- Hold for between 10 and 30 seconds.
Variations
- Laying Quadriceps Stretch.
Muscles Stretched
- Rectus Femoris.
- Vastus Medialis.
- Vastus Lateralis.
- Vastus Intermedius.
Related Injuries
- Thigh strain.
- Contusion.
- Patella Tendonitis.
