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Exercise

Standing Elevated Quad Stretch

Also known as: couch stretch standing, rear foot elevated quad stretch, bench quad stretch

Standing Elevated Quad Stretch — position 1Standing Elevated Quad Stretch — position 2

Standing Elevated Quad Stretch is an exercise for the quadriceps. Main target: rectus femoris. Also works: vastus lateralis and vastus medialis. Equipment: other.

EquipmentOther
MovementStatic hold
CategoryStretching

Muscles worked

Muscles worked in the Standing Elevated Quad Stretch: primary in bright, secondary in light
Primary
Rectus femoris
Secondary
Vastus lateralisVastus medialis

How to do it

  1. Start by standing with your back about two to three feet away from a bench or step.
  2. Lift one leg behind you and rest your foot on the step,either on your instep or the ball of your foot, whichever you find most comfortable.
  3. Keep your supporting knee slightly bent and avoid letting that knee extend out beyond your toes. Switch sides.

Similar exercises

Quad Stretch
Other
Rectus femoris
Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch
Other
Rectus femoris
On-Your-Back Quad Stretch
Other
Rectus femoris
Bicycling
Other
Vastus lateralisVastus medialisRectus femoris
Single-Cone Sprint Drill
Other
Vastus lateralisVastus medialisRectus femoris
Backward Drag
Other
Vastus lateralisVastus medialisRectus femoris

Alternatives with other equipment

All Fours Quad Stretch
Bodyweight
Rectus femoris
Quadriceps-SMR
Foam roll
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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