Quads Upper Legs Body Weight #1512

All Fours Squad Stretch

Animated demonstration

All Fours Squad Stretch — Animated demonstration

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At a glance

Target muscle
Quads
Body part
Upper Legs
Equipment
Body Weight
Synergist group
Hamstrings

Secondary muscles

Hamstrings Glutes

How to perform

  1. 1

    Start on all fours with your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees directly under your hips.

  2. 2

    Extend one leg straight back, keeping your knee bent and your foot flexed.

  3. 3

    Slowly lower your hips towards the ground, feeling a stretch in your quads.

  4. 4

    Hold this position for 20-30 seconds.

  5. 5

    Switch legs and repeat the stretch on the other side.

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