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Visual demonstration of the Standing Quadriceps Stretch exercise

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Difficulty
Beginner
Movement type
Strength
Primary muscles
Quadriceps
Equipment
Bodyweight
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Standing Quadriceps Stretch

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Standing Quadriceps Stretch is a bodyweight exercise targeting Quadriceps (Quadriceps Femoris).

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How to perform it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and find a stable surface to hold onto for balance if needed.
  2. Bend your right knee and bring your heel towards your glutes. Grasp your right ankle with your right hand.
  3. Keep your knees close together and lightly pull your right ankle upward, feeling a stretch along the front of your right thigh.
  4. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then release your right ankle and return to the starting position. Repeat the stretch on the left leg.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026

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