On Your Back Quad Stretch
A 200-characters-or-less explanation of the exercise.
Instructions
- Lie on your back on a flat surface.
- Bend one knee and bring the heel toward your glutes.
- Hold your ankle with the corresponding hand to gently pull the heel closer.
- Keep the opposite leg extended on the ground.
- Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds and switch sides.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not aligning the hips and spine correctly.
- Pulling the ankle too hard, causing knee strain.
- Arching the back off the ground.
Additional Information
General | |
Difficulty | intermediate |
Force | static |
Mechanic | isolation |
Equipment | other |
Muscle | quadriceps |