How to Do Standing Quadriceps Stretch Side Angle

Standing Quadriceps Stretch Side Angle 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 Side Angle

  1. 01Stand tall on one leg and reach back with the same-side hand to grasp the top of the foot.
  2. 02Pull the heel toward the glutes while keeping the knees close together.
  3. 03Engage the core and squeeze the glutes to prevent the pelvis from tilting forward.
  4. 04Hold the position for thirty seconds while maintaining an upright chest.
  5. 05Switch legs and repeat the sequence to ensure bilateral flexibility.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Standing Quadriceps Stretch Side Angle

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

Push the hips forward while keeping the knees aligned to increase the stretch through the rectus femoris.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Standing Quadriceps Stretch Side Angle questions

What muscles does Standing Quadriceps Stretch Side Angle work?

Standing Quadriceps Stretch Side Angle 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 Side Angle correctly?

Stand tall on one leg and reach back with the same-side hand to grasp the top of the foot. Pull the heel toward the glutes while keeping the knees close together. Engage the core and squeeze the glutes to prevent the pelvis from tilting forward. Hold the position for thirty seconds while maintaining an upright chest. Switch legs and repeat the sequence to ensure bilateral flexibility.

What is the A90 coach tip for Standing Quadriceps Stretch Side Angle?

Push the hips forward while keeping the knees aligned to increase the stretch through the rectus femoris.

Is Standing Quadriceps Stretch Side Angle suitable for beginners?

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

Do you need equipment for Standing Quadriceps Stretch Side Angle?

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

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