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Legs

Standing Quad Stretch

  • 20 seconds each side
  • Standing
  • No equipment

Stretches the front of the thighs.

Illustration of the standing quad stretch: stand tall, holding a wall if you need to
Standing Quad Stretch, as shown in the Stretch Minute app

How to do it

  1. Stand tall, holding a wall if you need to.
  2. Bend one knee and draw the heel toward your seat.
  3. Hold for 20 seconds on each side, then switch, breathing slowly.

At a glance

Hold20 seconds on each side (3 seconds to switch)
PositionStanding
Body areaLegs
EquipmentNone
What it doesStretches the front of the thighs.

In these routines

Stretch gently and stop if anything hurts. Stretch Minute is not medical advice. If you are injured, pregnant or have a medical condition, check with a doctor first.