Standing Elevated Quad Stretch
A beginner mobility exercise that works the quads.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Standing Elevated Quad Stretch
- Start by standing with your back about two to three feet away from a bench or step.
- 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.
- Keep your supporting knee slightly bent and avoid letting that knee extend out beyond your toes. Switch sides.
Muscles Worked
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do standing elevated quad stretch work?
Standing Elevated Quad Stretch primarily works the quads.
What equipment do I need for standing elevated quad stretch?
The source dataset does not record equipment for standing elevated quad stretch. Check the instructions above before you set up.
Standing Elevated Quad Stretch: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Standing Elevated Quad Stretch is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of standing elevated quad stretch?
On Your Side Quad Stretch, On-Your-Back Quad Stretch, All Fours Quad Stretch train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
How do I log standing elevated quad stretch in Fitnit?
As time held rather than reps. Fitnit records the seconds and credits them to the quads on your body map, so you can see which muscles you train hard and never stretch.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
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