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Standing Elevated Quad Stretch

Standing Elevated Quad Stretch is a beginner stretching exercise. It works the quadriceps.

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Main muscles
quadriceps

How to do it

  1. Start by standing with your back about two to three feet away from a bench or step.
  2. Lift one leg behind you and rest your foot on the step,either on your instep or the ball of your foot, whichever you find most comfortable.
  3. Keep your supporting knee slightly bent and avoid letting that knee extend out beyond your toes. 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).

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