Exercise Comparison
All Fours Quad Stretch vs Standing Long Jump
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in All Fours Quad Stretch
Only in Standing Long Jump
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 Long Jump
This drill is best done in sand or other soft landing surface. Ensure that you are able to measure distance. Stand in a partial squat stance with feet shoulder width apart.
Utilizing a big arm swing and a countermovement of the legs, jump forward as far as you can.
Attempt to land with your feet out in front you, reaching as far as possible with your legs.
Measure the distance from your landing point to the starting point and track results.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. All Fours Quad Stretch is a intermediate exercise using bodyweight, while Standing Long Jump is beginner and uses bodyweight. Choose Standing Long Jump if you're looking for a more accessible option, or All Fours Quad Stretch for a greater challenge.