Standing Quadriceps Stretch
Side-on to a wall with one hand on it, the other hand holds the ankle of the bent leg and the heel comes in toward the buttock; the front of the thigh stretches.
How to do it
Setup
Standing side-on to a wall, the near arm straight with the palm on it, the far hand holding the ankle of the leg bent behind.
Steps
- Bring the heel toward the buttock, the bent knee pointing at the floor.
- Stand tall and push the hip of the bent leg slightly forward.
- Hold and breathe, then lower the foot and turn to do the other leg.
Common mistakes
Bent knee drifting forward or out: keep it next to the standing knee. Leaning the chest forward: stand tall so the thigh, not the back, takes it. Heel yanked hard onto the buttock: ease it in to a firm stretch.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
