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Quadriceps Stretch - side lying
Muscles Stretched
Description
- Lie on your side with the lower arm extended and head resting on it. Your thighs should be side by side.
- Contract the abdominals to stabilize the pelvis
- Bring the uppermost ankle back towards the buttocks.
- Reach back with the free hand and grab hold of your ankle (keeping the leg parallel to the ground).
- Press your hip forward and slightly extend the hip.
- Get to the point of a mild stretch and hold.
- Repeat for each leg
Notes
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Use a towel wrapped around your foot if you can't reach your foot comfortably
More information
- Description of the quadriceps muscle group
- See stretching guidelines for further instructions
- Books about Stretching
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