Standing Elevated Quad Stretch

Technique

How to perform Standing Elevated Quad Stretch

1. Stand facing away from a stable bench or aerobic step, with room to place one foot behind you.
2. Bend one knee and rest that foot on the support, using either the instep or ball of the foot as described for this setup.
3. Keep the front foot planted and its knee slightly bent while bringing your torso upright.
4. Keep your pelvis facing forward and gently bring the rear hip forward without substituting a large lower-back arch.
5. Hold the position with the stretch in the front of the rear thigh, then lift the foot off the support and repeat on the other side.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved