- Sit on the floor with the right leg bent in front of you, left leg bent behind you.
- Lean to the right on the forearm. abs engaged.
- Grab onto the top of the left foot with the left hand.
- Gently pull the heel towards the glutes to stretch the front of the thigh.
- Hold for 15-30 seconds and repeat on the other side.
Stretching and Flexibility Exercises
By Paige Waehner, About.com Guide
Updated May 19, 2009
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
The front of the body, including the hips and quads, often don't get much of a stretch in daily life. This lying quad stretch is a great way to gently stretch the front of the thighs as well as the hip flexors.
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- Calf Stretch
- Kneeling Calf Stretch - Soleus
- Chest and Ab Stretch on the Ball
- Body Stretch on the Ball
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- Lying Quad Stretch
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