Quad stretches are probably the most common stretches you’ll see runners do – mostly standing on one leg, holding the ankle behind them. But why is stretching the quads so important for runners? And ...

Whatever your fitness regimen, one thing you probably don't want to be skipping is quad stretches. Perhaps you sit all day (just us?), or, at the other end of the spectrum, you're used to exerting ...

Supine quad stretch Time: 20-30sec "Using a bench or your couch, this move stretches the quads on the front of your thighs without forcing the knee into a deep bend like with child's pose," says ...

I add this one exercise to my stretching routine whenever I need to loosen tight quads and hips. A variation of runner’s lunge, this quad stretch against a wall is the perfect way to release ...

This will create a nice stretch in the right quadriceps. 4. Hold for 10 seconds, then repeat with the left leg. 5. Alternate for three reps on each side.

Thigh/quadriceps stretch . Lie on the ground, on your side. Bend you bottom knee up to keep your back flat. Reach behind to grab hold of the ankle of your top leg and pull it back behind you.

Welcome to day 26 of the month-long Houston Chronicle Yoga Challenge. Today's move is Quadriceps Stretch. If your quads are tight, this is a great stretch to open them up a bit. It will also work ...

Regularly doing a standing quad stretch where you roll your quads and hip flexors will help keep flexibility up and soreness down. Warming up your spine with some cat-cow yoga that will help ...

‌Standing quad stretch. Stand up straight with your feet apart at the width of your shoulders. Shift your balance to one leg. Using your opposite hand, ...

Stretching isn’t the most exciting part of a runner’s routine, but the benefits of a good stretch can’t be understated. That doesn’t mean you need to plan an intricate routine to stretch for hours a ...