Lying quad stretch
A face-down quad stretch that needs no balance, making it an easy cool-down after legs or a run.
BeginnerMatLow impactSuggested: 20 sec per side
How to do it
- Lie face down and prop yourself up on your right forearm.
- Bend your left knee and reach back with your left hand to hold your foot or ankle.
- Gently draw your heel toward your glutes.
- Press your left hip into the mat to feel the stretch along the front of your thigh.
- Hold, then switch sides.
Work one side, then switch. Timed sets run once per side.
Form tips
- Loop a towel around your foot if you cannot reach it.
- Keep your knees close together.
Muscles worked
QuadsHip flexors