Exercise technique

lying (side) quads stretch

A static stretch performed lying on your side to target the quadriceps, often used to improve flexibility and reduce muscle tightness.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Lie on your side with your legs straight.
  2. Bend your top leg and grab your ankle or foot with your hand.
  3. Gently pull your ankle or foot towards your glutes until you feel a stretch in your quads.
  4. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
  5. Release the stretch and repeat on the other side.

Which other muscles are involved?

Hamstrings.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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