Lying Quad Stretch
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Difficulty
Easy
Equipment Needed
Yoga Strap or Towel
Starting Position
Lying on a the floor, face down.
Procedure
- Wrap the yoga strap or towel around the ankle.
- Bend your knee and pull your foot towards your butt until you feel a stretch in the front part of the thigh.
- When you feel "moderate discomfort" in the quadriceps muscles hold for the suggested amount of time.
Coaching Keys
- Lift the "stretched" leg slightly off the ground for a more intense stretch.
- As you feel the stretch release and pull up on the leg a little more.
- Don't perform this exercise if you have knee related issues or pain.
You Should Feel it...
In your quadriceps.
Exercise Purpose
Improves quadriceps flexibility and helps prevent ski related injuries.
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