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Standing Quadriceps Stretch

standing quad stretch
Areas Stretched: quadriceps
Description
- Clasp your foot behind your body with opposite hand
- Pull your foot upwards, and push the knee backward
- Contract your abdominals to stabilize the pelvis (do not arch
your back).
- Press the front hip bone forward and slightly extend the hip
- Hold the stretch
- Repeat for each leg
Notes
- This stretch may be difficult to perform without holding onto
something for support. If there is nothing available, one of
the other quadriceps stretches may be more appropriate.
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