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chair leg extended stretch

chair leg extended stretch exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: quads. Equipment: body weight.

chair leg extended stretch exercise demonstration
Target muscle
quads
Muscle group
hamstrings
Body part
upper legs
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

hamstrings, calves

How to perform

  1. Sit on the edge of a chair with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Extend one leg straight out in front of you, keeping your heel on the ground.
  3. Lean forward slightly, feeling a stretch in your quadriceps.
  4. Hold this position for 20-30 seconds.
  5. Switch legs and repeat the stretch.