- Primary muscles
- Quadriceps
- Secondary muscles
- Quadriceps
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Category
- Stretching
- Force
- Static
Movement notes
- Start off on your hands and knees, then lift your leg off the floor and hold the foot with your hand.
- Use your hand to hold the foot or ankle, keeping the knee fully flexed, stretching the quadriceps and hip flexors.
- Focus on extending your hips, thrusting them towards the floor. Hold for 10-20 seconds and then switch sides.
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