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Prone Quad Stretch

Prone quad stretch

Mobility & StretchingBeginnerMobilityStretch

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: Quadriceps
Muscle groupMobility & Stretching
DifficultyBeginner
TypeMobility · Stretch
Sets & reps3 sets × 20-40 seconds each leg
Estimated calories burned~25 kcal
EquipmentNone needed

How to do it

  1. Step 1: Lie face down
  2. Step 2: Bend one knee
  3. Step 3: Grab ankle
  4. Step 4: Pull heel to glute
  5. Step 5: Switch legs

Coaching tips

Benefits

Prone quad stretch

Common mistakes

Over-pulling knee

Make it harder

Gentle pull

Make it easier

Standing version

Breathing

Deep slow breathing

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