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lying (side) quads stretch

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lying (side) quads stretch demonstration

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How to perform it

Lie on your side with your legs straight. Bend your top leg and grab your ankle or foot with your hand. Gently pull your ankle or foot towards your glutes until you feel a stretch in your quads. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds. Release the stretch and repeat on the other side.

  1. 1Lie on your side with your legs straight.
  2. 2Bend your top leg and grab your ankle or foot with your hand.
  3. 3Gently pull your ankle or foot towards your glutes until you feel a stretch in your quads.
  4. 4Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
  5. 5Release the stretch and repeat on the other side.