Half Kneel Quads Stretch
Exercise Overview
The half kneel quads stretch targets the knee extensors and hip flexors. Start in a half kneel position with the target leg’s placed as the back leg. Grab the ankle with your hand and keep the spine neutral by posteriorly tilting the pelvis slightly. Pull your heel towards your buttocks to feel a stretch at the front of your thigh. Raise the opposite side’s arm above your head a reach towards the ceiling. Hold a light stretch for 20-30 seconds. You may repeat up to 3 times with at least 30 seconds of rest between repetitions.
Muscles Involved
QuadricepsRectus FemorisHip FlexorsIliopsoas
Related Conditions
Runner’s KneeJumper’s KneePatellofemoral Pain SyndromeQuadriceps Tendinitis / Patellar TendinitisMeniscus TearACL SprainLow Back PainAnterior Pelvic TiltLower Cross SyndromeInternal Snapping Hip SyndromeIliopsoas Tendinitis / Tendinopathy