Exercise
Quadriceps-SMR
Also known as: quad foam roll, quad smr, quadriceps myofascial release, foam roller quads
Quadriceps-SMR is a isolation exercise for the quadriceps. Main target: rectus femoris. Also works: vastus lateralis and vastus medialis. Equipment: foam roll.
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Lay facedown on the floor with your weight supported by your hands or forearms. Place a foam roll underneath one leg on the quadriceps, and keep the foot off of the ground. Make sure to relax the leg as much as possible. This will be your starting position.
- Shifting as much weight onto the leg to be stretched as is tolerable, roll over the foam from above the knee to below the hip, holding points of tension for 10-30 seconds. Switch sides.
Similar exercises
Adductor
Foam roll
Adductors
Hamstring-SMR
Foam roll
Biceps femoris
Iliotibial Tract-SMR
Foam roll
Abductors
Piriformis-SMR
Foam roll
Gluteus maximus
Alternatives with other equipment
Kneeling Hip Flexor
Bodyweight
Rectus femoris
On-Your-Back Quad Stretch
Other
Rectus femoris
Hip Flexion with Band
Bands
Rectus femoris
Leg Press
Machine
Vastus lateralisRectus femoris
Goblet Squat
Kettlebell
Vastus lateralisRectus femorisGluteus maximus
Front Barbell Squat
Barbell
Vastus lateralisVastus medialisRectus femoris
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