Exercise
Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch
Also known as: hip flexor quad stretch, couch stretch, prone quad stretch belt, strap quad stretch
Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch is a compound exercise for the quadriceps. Main target: rectus femoris. Also works: vastus lateralis and vastus medialis. Equipment: other.
EquipmentOther
TypeCompound (multi-joint)
MovementStatic hold
CategoryStretching
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Lie face down on the floor, with a rope, belt, or band looped around one foot.
- Flex the knee and extend the hip of the leg to be stretched, using both hands to pull on the belt. Your knee and your hip should come off of the floor, creating tension in the hip flexors and quadriceps. Hold the stretch for 10-20 seconds, and repeat on the other leg.
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Alternatives with other equipment
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