Exercise Comparison
All Fours Quad Stretch vs Standing Elevated Quad Stretch
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Muscle Analysis
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Only in All Fours Quad Stretch
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.
Standing Elevated Quad Stretch
Start by standing with your back about two to three feet away from a bench or step.
Lift one leg behind you and rest your foot on the step,either on your instep or the ball of your foot, whichever you find most comfortable.
Keep your supporting knee slightly bent and avoid letting that knee extend out beyond your toes. Switch sides.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. All Fours Quad Stretch is a intermediate exercise using bodyweight, while Standing Elevated Quad Stretch is beginner and uses other. Choose Standing Elevated Quad Stretch if you're looking for a more accessible option, or All Fours Quad Stretch for a greater challenge.