Standing Elevated Quad Stretch

How to do the Standing Elevated Quad Stretch

1. Start by standing with your back about two to three feet away from a bench or step.
2. Lift one leg behind you and rest your foot on the step,either on your instep or the ball of your foot, whichever you find most comfortable.
3. Keep your supporting knee slightly bent and avoid letting that knee extend out beyond your toes. Switch sides.

Muscles worked

Role	Muscles
Primary	quads
Equipment	other equipment
Difficulty	beginner

No other equipment? Train the same muscles with these

Ordered by how likely you are to own the 6 options.

All Fours Quad Stretch Bodyweight Kneeling Hip Flexor Bodyweight Looking At Ceiling Bodyweight On Your Side Quad Stretch Bodyweight One Half Locust Bodyweight Standing Hip Flexors Bodyweight

Harder than the Standing Elevated Quad Stretch

Quadriceps-SMR intermediate · Foam Roller Quad Stretch intermediate · Other Equipment Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch intermediate · Other Equipment

Common questions

What muscles does the Standing Elevated Quad Stretch work?

The Standing Elevated Quad Stretch primarily works the quads. All Fours Quad Stretch, Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch, and Kneeling Hip Flexor train the same muscle, across 9 equipment types.

What equipment do you need for the Standing Elevated Quad Stretch?

The Right Equipment. Without the right equipment, All Fours Quad Stretch, Kneeling Hip Flexor, and Looking At Ceiling train the same muscle, and 27 of the catalogue's options for this muscle need no equipment.

Is the Standing Elevated Quad Stretch suitable for beginners?

Yes, the Standing Elevated Quad Stretch is rated beginner. Quadriceps-SMR, Quad Stretch, and Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch are the progressions from here.

Similar exercises

All Fours Quad Stretch Bodyweight Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch Other Equipment Kneeling Hip Flexor Bodyweight Looking At Ceiling Bodyweight On-Your-Back Quad Stretch Other Equipment On Your Side Quad Stretch Bodyweight