Standing Elevated Quad Stretch

What it is

This exercise is a static stretch designed to lengthen your quadriceps, the large muscles on the front of your thigh. You perform it by elevating one foot on a sturdy surface behind you, such as a bench or step. This helps improve flexibility in the target muscle group.

Technique tips

• Place your elevated foot on its instep or the ball, whichever feels best.
• Keep your supporting knee slightly bent.
• Ensure your supporting knee does not extend past your toes.
• Gently tuck your pelvis forward to intensify the stretch.
• Hold the stretch consistently for 20 to 30 seconds per leg.
• Focus on deep, steady breathing during the hold.

How to track your progress

Log the hold time of each set. Straddly keeps your best hold for this exercise and tells you when you beat it, so a two-second gain does not go unnoticed.