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Assisted Prone Rectus Femoris Stretch

Assisted Prone Rectus Femoris Stretch: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: other.

Technique demo: Assisted Prone Rectus Femoris Stretch
Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentother
  • Body partwaist
Primary muscles
abs, quadriceps
Secondary muscles
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How to do it

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

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