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Standing Balance Quadriceps Stretch

Expert Advice

Keep your knees close together during the stretch to maximize the tension on your quadriceps.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Stand upright and shift your weight onto your left foot.
  2. Bend your right knee and bring your heel towards your glute, grabbing your right ankle with your right hand.
  3. Hold the position, keeping your knees together and your torso upright.
  4. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then switch legs and repeat.

Details

Primary
Quads
Quads50%
Hamstrings
Hamstrings50%
Secondary
50%Quads50%Hamstrings
Equipment
Body weight
Body weight
Exercise Type
Stretching