Muscles worked
quads, hamstrings
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lying (side) quads stretch
- Body part
- upper legs
- Equipment
- body weight
- Target muscle
- quads
- Muscle group
- hamstrings
Secondary muscles
How to perform it
- 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.
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