Mobility · New to it

Standing Quad Stretch

A standing stretch holding one foot toward your seat, lengthening the front of your thigh.

Demo by Cole, an AI coach.

Works

quads; also hip flexors

Kit

Wall

Dose

30 seconds each side

It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.

Set up

Stand side-on to a wall with one hand on it, bend your outside knee and hold that ankle behind you.

While you move

• Knees side by side
• Tuck your tail under
• Stand tall
• Use a towel if you can't reach

Avoid

• Arching your lower back
• Pulling your knee out to the side

Take care if you have trouble with your knees.

Other ways

Workouts with it