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All Fours Quad Stretch

How to do the All Fours Quad Stretch with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

Body OnlyIntermediateStatic
Primary muscles

Quads

Secondary

Quads

Equipment

Body Only

Step by step

How to do the All Fours Quad Stretch

  1. 1

    Start off on your hands and knees, then lift your leg off the floor and hold the foot with your hand.

  2. 2

    Use your hand to hold the foot or ankle, keeping the knee fully flexed, stretching the quadriceps and hip flexors.

  3. 3

    Focus on extending your hips, thrusting them towards the floor. Hold for 10-20 seconds and then switch sides.

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Where the All Fours Quad Stretch fits

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FAQ

All Fours Quad Stretch: common questions

What muscles does the All Fours Quad Stretch work?

The All Fours Quad Stretch primarily works the Quads. It also recruits the Quads as supporting muscles.

Is the All Fours Quad Stretch suitable for beginners?

The All Fours Quad Stretch is an intermediate-level exercise. It's best once you've built a base of general strength and movement control, beginners can work up to it.

What equipment do I need for the All Fours Quad Stretch?

None. The All Fours Quad Stretch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.

How do I do the All Fours Quad Stretch with correct form?

Start off on your hands and knees, then lift your leg off the floor and hold the foot with your hand. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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