On Your Side Quad Stretch
How to do the On Your Side Quad Stretch with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
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Bodyweight
How to do the On Your Side Quad Stretch
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Start off by lying on your right side, with your right knee bent at a 90-degree angle resting on the floor in front of you (this stabilizes the torso).
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Bend your left knee behind you and hold your left foot with your left hand. To stretch your hip flexor, press your left hip forward as you push your left foot back into your hand. Switch sides.
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Every On Your Side Quad Stretch set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap, so your quads volume is visible at a glance, and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.
Where the On Your Side Quad Stretch fits
The On Your Side Quad Stretch shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:
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On Your Side Quad Stretch: common questions
What muscles does the On Your Side Quad Stretch work?
The On Your Side Quad Stretch primarily works the Quads.
Is the On Your Side Quad Stretch suitable for beginners?
Yes. The On Your Side Quad Stretch is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the On Your Side Quad Stretch?
None. The On Your Side Quad Stretch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.
Is the On Your Side Quad Stretch a compound or isolation exercise?
The On Your Side Quad Stretch is an isolation exercise, it targets the quads through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the On Your Side Quad Stretch with correct form?
Start off by lying on your right side, with your right knee bent at a 90-degree angle resting on the floor in front of you (this stabilizes the torso). Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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