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Movement · Waist

Assisted Prone Rectus Femoris Stretch

Lie face down on the ground with your legs straight. Bend your right knee and reach back with your right hand to grab your right foot or ankle. Gently pull your right foot or ankle towards your glutes, feeling a stretch in the front of your right thigh. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds. Release and repeat on the other side.

TargetAbs
Equipmentassisted
Body partWaist

Technique

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Lie face down on the ground with your legs straight.

  2. 2

    Bend your right knee and reach back with your right hand to grab your right foot or ankle.

  3. 3

    Gently pull your right foot or ankle towards your glutes, feeling a stretch in the front of your right thigh.

  4. 4

    Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.

  5. 5

    Release and repeat on the other side.

Muscles worked

Target and supporting

Target

Abs

Secondary

Quadriceps

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Move within a comfortable range and use qualified coaching when learning unfamiliar exercises or using equipment. This educational content is not medical advice.