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Lying Prone Quadriceps

How to do the Lying Prone Quadriceps with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

Body OnlyExpert
Primary muscles

Quads

Secondary

Equipment

Body Only

Step by step

How to do the Lying Prone Quadriceps

  1. 1

    Lay face down on the floor with your partner kneeling beside you. Flex one knee and raise that leg off the ground, attempting to touch your glutes with your foot. Your partner should hold the knee and ankle. This will be your starting position.

  2. 2

    Attempt to extend your knee while your partner prevents any actual movement.

  3. 3

    After 10-20 seconds, relax your muscles as your partner gently pushes the foot towards your glutes, further stretching the quadriceps and hip flexors.

  4. 4

    After 10-20 seconds, switch sides.

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Every Lying Prone Quadriceps set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap — so your quads volume is visible at a glance — and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.

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