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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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