All Fours Quad Stretch
QuadsBodyweight
IntermediateStretching
Standing Elevated Quad Stretch
Primary muscles
Quads
Secondary muscles
None listed
Equipment: Other
Level: Beginner
General guidance
- Sets
- 3–4
- Reps
- 8–12
- Rest (seconds)
- 60–120
Start light, keep a controlled form, stop if you feel pain.
Step-by-step instructions (in English)
- Start by standing with your back about two to three feet away from a bench or step.
- Lift one leg behind you and rest your foot on the step,either on your instep or the ball of your foot, whichever you find most comfortable.
- Keep your supporting knee slightly bent and avoid letting that knee extend out beyond your toes. Switch sides.
Related exercises
General fitness information, not medical advice. Check with a doctor before starting a program.