Hominin · exercise
Quadriceps-SMR
Quadriceps-SMR is a intermediate stretching exercise using foam roll. It works the quadriceps.
intermediatefoam rollstatic movementisolationstretching
- Main muscles
- quadriceps
How to do it
- Lay facedown on the floor with your weight supported by your hands or forearms. Place a foam roll underneath one leg on the quadriceps, and keep the foot off of the ground. Make sure to relax the leg as much as possible. This will be your starting position.
- Shifting as much weight onto the leg to be stretched as is tolerable, roll over the foam from above the knee to below the hip, holding points of tension for 10-30 seconds. Switch sides.
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General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).