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Standing Quad Stretch

These exercises should only be performed after evaluation by a qualified medical professional and under their instruction. Failure to properly ascertain the reasons for certain injuries or the causes of pain may lead to further injury if these exercises are performed.

Should you experience pain or discomfort while doing an exercise, stop immediately. Follow only the exercises that your doctor has recommended to avoid the potential of further injury.

Purpose

To stretch quadricep (front of thigh).

Steps

1. Place the right foot behind you on a bench or chair with the knee flexed.
2. Keep the right buttocks tight and tucked under by tightening stomach muscles.
3. Bend the left knee and allow the right knee to flex or bend further until you feel a stretch in the front of the right thigh.
4. Hold for 3-5 seconds. Repeat 5 times.
5. Repeat on the opposite side to stretch the left quad muscle.

Tips

• Do not allow your back to arch!