Exercise Comparison
All Fours Quad Stretch vs Bicycling
All Fours Quad Stretch
intermediate·Bodyweight
Bicycling
beginner·Other
Side-by-Side
All Fours Quad Stretch
VS
Bicycling
intermediate
Level
beginner
Bodyweight
Equipment
Other
N/A
Mechanic
N/A
static
Force
N/A
Stretching
Category
Cardio
quadriceps
Primary
quadriceps
quadriceps
Secondary
calvesgluteshamstrings
Muscle Analysis
Shared
quadriceps
Only in All Fours Quad Stretch
quadriceps
Only in Bicycling
calvesgluteshamstrings
Instructions
All Fours Quad Stretch
1
Start off on your hands and knees, then lift your leg off the floor and hold the foot with your hand.
2
Use your hand to hold the foot or ankle, keeping the knee fully flexed, stretching the quadriceps and hip flexors.
3
Focus on extending your hips, thrusting them towards the floor. Hold for 10-20 seconds and then switch sides.
Bicycling
1
To begin, seat yourself on the bike and adjust the seat to your height.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. All Fours Quad Stretch is a intermediate exercise using bodyweight, while Bicycling is beginner and uses other. Choose Bicycling if you're looking for a more accessible option, or All Fours Quad Stretch for a greater challenge.