Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch

A intermediate stretching exercise for the quads, done with a other equipment.

Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch: finishing position

Main muscles: Quads
Equipment: Other equipment
Level: Intermediate
Type: Compound
Movement: Static

How to do the Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch

Lie face down on the floor, with a rope, belt, or band looped around one foot.
Flex the knee and extend the hip of the leg to be stretched, using both hands to pull on the belt. Your knee and your hip should come off of the floor, creating tension in the hip flexors and quadriceps. Hold the stretch for 10-20 seconds, and repeat on the other leg.

Sets and reps

Mobility	2–3 holds of 20–40 seconds each side

Log every set in MyoStats and it works out your estimated one-rep max and suggests the next weight or rep target, so you keep progressing without guessing.

Alternatives to the Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch

Questions

What muscles does the Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch work?

Mainly the quads.

Is the Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch good for beginners?

It's rated intermediate. Beginners can build up to it with On-Your-Back Quad Stretch first.

What can I do instead of the Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch?

Good alternatives that train the quads: Quad Stretch, Frog Hops, Groin and Back Stretch or Groiners.

How many sets and reps of the Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch should I do?

Mobility: 2–3 holds of 20–40 seconds each side.

Exercise steps and photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).