How to Do Standing Quadriceps Stretch

Standing 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 Standing Quadriceps Stretch

  1. 01Stand on one leg, using a wall or rack for balance if necessary.
  2. 02Reach back with the same-side hand and grasp the top of the foot or the ankle.
  3. 03Pull the heel toward the glute while keeping both knees aligned and touching each other.
  4. 04Stand tall through the spine, avoiding any forward lean at the hips.
  5. 05Hold the position for the prescribed duration before gently lowering the foot to the floor.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Standing 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

Tuck the pelvis forward and squeeze the glute of the stretching leg to deepen the pull in the rectus femoris.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Standing Quadriceps Stretch questions

What muscles does Standing Quadriceps Stretch work?

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

How do you do Standing Quadriceps Stretch correctly?

Stand on one leg, using a wall or rack for balance if necessary. Reach back with the same-side hand and grasp the top of the foot or the ankle. Pull the heel toward the glute while keeping both knees aligned and touching each other. Stand tall through the spine, avoiding any forward lean at the hips. Hold the position for the prescribed duration before gently lowering the foot to the floor.

What is the A90 coach tip for Standing Quadriceps Stretch?

Tuck the pelvis forward and squeeze the glute of the stretching leg to deepen the pull in the rectus femoris.

Is Standing Quadriceps Stretch suitable for beginners?

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

Do you need equipment for Standing Quadriceps Stretch?

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

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