# How to do the standing quad stretch

Source: https://stretchminute.com/stretches/standing-quad-stretch

Stretches the front of the thighs.

![Standing Quad Stretch](https://stretchminute.com/img/stretches/standing-quad-stretch.webp)

## 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.

## At a glance

- Hold: 20 seconds on each side
- Position: Standing
- Body area: Legs
- Equipment: None
- In routines: [Post-Workout Cool-Down](https://stretchminute.com/routines/cool-down), [Full Body](https://stretchminute.com/routines/full-body), [Hamstrings & Legs](https://stretchminute.com/routines/hamstrings-and-legs)

Stretch gently and stop if anything hurts. Stretch Minute is not medical advice.