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All Fours Quad Stretch vs Overhead Squat

All Fours Quad Stretch - starting position
All Fours Quad Stretch - ending position
All Fours Quad Stretch
intermediate·Bodyweight
Overhead Squat - starting position
Overhead Squat - ending position
Overhead Squat
expert·Barbell·compound

Side-by-Side

All Fours Quad Stretch
VS
Overhead Squat
intermediate
Level
expert
Bodyweight
Equipment
Barbell
N/A
Mechanic
compound
static
Force
push
Stretching
Category
Olympic Weightlifting
quadriceps
Primary
quadriceps
quadriceps
Secondary
abdominalscalvesgluteshamstringslower backshoulderstriceps

Muscle Analysis

Shared

quadriceps

Only in All Fours Quad Stretch

quadriceps

Only in Overhead Squat

abdominalscalvesgluteshamstringslower backshoulderstriceps

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.

Overhead Squat

1

Start out by having a barbell in front of you on the floor. Your feet should be wider than shoulder width apart from each other.

2

Bend the knees and use a pronated grip (palms facing you) to grab the barbell. Your hands should be at a wider than shoulder width apart from each other before lifting. Once you are positioned, lift the barbell up until you can rest it on your chest.

3

Move the barbell over and slightly behind your head and make sure your arms are fully extended. Keep your head up at all times and also maintain a straight back. Retract your shoulder blades. This is your starting position.

4

Slowly lower the weight by bending your knees until your thighs are parallel to the ground while inhaling. Tip: Keep your back straight while performing this exercise to avoid any injuries and your arms should remain extended and over your head at all times.

5

Now use your feet and legs to help bring the weight back up to the starting position while exhaling.

6

Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Verdict

Both exercises target the quadriceps. All Fours Quad Stretch is a intermediate exercise using bodyweight, while Overhead Squat is expert and uses barbell. Choose All Fours Quad Stretch if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Overhead Squat for a greater challenge.

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