How to Do Crescent Moon Pose Quad Stretch

Crescent Moon Pose Quad Stretch is a quads exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Crescent Moon Pose Quad Stretch

  1. 01Start in a low lunge position with the back knee resting on the floor and the front foot flat.
  2. 02Reach back with the hand on the same side as the rear leg and grasp the top of the foot.
  3. 03Gently pull the heel toward the gluteal muscle while keeping the hips sinking forward and down.
  4. 04Lift the opposite arm toward the ceiling to create length through the entire anterior chain.
  5. 05Hold the position for 30 seconds while taking deep, diaphragmatic breaths.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Crescent Moon Pose Quad Stretch

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Tuck the tailbone under and squeeze the glute of the back leg to deepen the stretch in the hip flexor.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Crescent Moon Pose Quad Stretch questions

What muscles does Crescent Moon Pose Quad Stretch work?

Crescent Moon Pose Quad Stretch is catalogued as a quads exercise in A90 Training Club, with the quads as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Crescent Moon Pose Quad Stretch correctly?

Start in a low lunge position with the back knee resting on the floor and the front foot flat. Reach back with the hand on the same side as the rear leg and grasp the top of the foot. Gently pull the heel toward the gluteal muscle while keeping the hips sinking forward and down. Lift the opposite arm toward the ceiling to create length through the entire anterior chain. Hold the position for 30 seconds while taking deep, diaphragmatic breaths.

What is the A90 coach tip for Crescent Moon Pose Quad Stretch?

Tuck the tailbone under and squeeze the glute of the back leg to deepen the stretch in the hip flexor.

Is Crescent Moon Pose Quad Stretch suitable for beginners?

Crescent Moon Pose Quad Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Crescent Moon Pose Quad Stretch?

No. Crescent Moon Pose Quad Stretch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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