Quad Stretch

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

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

How to do the Quad Stretch

Lay on your side. Loop a belt, rope, or band around your top foot. Flex the knee and extend your hip, attempting to touch your glutes with your foot, and holding the belt with your hands. This will be your starting position.
With the belt being held over the shoulder or overhead, gently pull to increase the stretch in the quadriceps. Hold for 10-20 seconds, and then switch sides.

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 Quad Stretch

Questions

What muscles does the Quad Stretch work?

Mainly the quads.

Is the Quad Stretch good for beginners?

It's rated intermediate. Beginners can build up to it with Standing Elevated Quad Stretch first.

What can I do instead of the Quad Stretch?

Good alternatives that train the quads: Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch, Lying Bent Leg Groin, Standing Elevated Quad Stretch or Adductor/Groin.

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

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

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