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all fours squad stretch

all fours squad stretch exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: quads. Equipment: body weight.

all fours squad stretch exercise demonstration
Target muscle
quads
Muscle group
hamstrings
Body part
upper legs
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

hamstrings, glutes

How to perform

  1. Start on all fours with your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees directly under your hips.
  2. Extend one leg straight back, keeping your knee bent and your foot flexed.
  3. Slowly lower your hips towards the ground, feeling a stretch in your quads.
  4. Hold this position for 20-30 seconds.
  5. Switch legs and repeat the stretch on the other side.