How to Do Lying Quadriceps Stretch

Lying Quadriceps 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 Lying Quadriceps Stretch

  1. 01Lie face down on a flat surface with the legs extended fully.
  2. 02Reach back with the right hand to grasp the right ankle or top of the foot.
  3. 03Pull the heel toward the glutes until a distinct stretch is felt in the front of the thigh.
  4. 04Keep the knees close together and the hips pressed firmly into the floor.
  5. 05Hold the position for the prescribed duration and then switch legs.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Lying Quadriceps 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

If the lower back arches excessively, tuck the tailbone under and squeeze the glute of the stretching leg to deepen the hip flexor release.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Lying Quadriceps Stretch questions

What muscles does Lying Quadriceps Stretch work?

Lying Quadriceps Stretch is catalogued as a quads exercise in A90 Training Club, with the quads as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Lying Quadriceps Stretch correctly?

Lie face down on a flat surface with the legs extended fully. Reach back with the right hand to grasp the right ankle or top of the foot. Pull the heel toward the glutes until a distinct stretch is felt in the front of the thigh. Keep the knees close together and the hips pressed firmly into the floor. Hold the position for the prescribed duration and then switch legs.

What is the A90 coach tip for Lying Quadriceps Stretch?

If the lower back arches excessively, tuck the tailbone under and squeeze the glute of the stretching leg to deepen the hip flexor release.

Is Lying Quadriceps Stretch suitable for beginners?

Lying Quadriceps Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Lying Quadriceps Stretch?

No. Lying Quadriceps Stretch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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