Exercise Comparison
All Fours Quad Stretch vs Cable Deadlifts
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in All Fours Quad Stretch
Only in Cable Deadlifts
Instructions
All Fours Quad Stretch
Start off on your hands and knees, then lift your leg off the floor and hold the foot with your hand.
Use your hand to hold the foot or ankle, keeping the knee fully flexed, stretching the quadriceps and hip flexors.
Focus on extending your hips, thrusting them towards the floor. Hold for 10-20 seconds and then switch sides.
Cable Deadlifts
Move the cables to the bottom of the towers and select an appropriate weight. Stand directly in between the uprights.
To begin, squat down be flexing your hips and knees until you can reach the handles.
After grasping them, begin your ascent. Driving through your heels extend your hips and knees keeping your hands hanging at your side. Keep your head and chest up throughout the movement.
After reaching a full standing position, Return to the starting position and repeat.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. All Fours Quad Stretch is a intermediate exercise using bodyweight, while Cable Deadlifts is beginner and uses cable. Choose Cable Deadlifts if you're looking for a more accessible option, or All Fours Quad Stretch for a greater challenge.