Quad/Hip Flexor Stretch - Sidelying
December 30, 2008
Starting Position
- On side with both knees pulled to chest, holding the top ankle with the top hand and the bottom knee with the bottom hand
Procedure
- Contract the top glute while pulling the top leg back until stretch is felt
- Hold two seconds, return to start position and repeat for prescribed number of repetitions
- Switch legs and repeat
Coaching Keys
- Contract top glute throughout stretch
You Should Feel It
- Stretching the quadricep and hip flexor of the top leg
Tags:
Quadriceps, Hip Flexors, Stretching, Flexibility
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