How to Do
How to Do Assisted Prone Quad Stretch Contract-relax
The partner should flex your knee to the first resistance barrier, hold for 20-30 seconds.
Beginning
Beginning Assisted Prone Quad Stretch
1. The partner should have you lie as pictured.
2. Partner places one hand in a comfortable spot on your hip area and the other hand on your ankle.
Movement
Assisted Prone Quad Stretch Movement
1. The partner should flex your knee to the first resistance barrier, hold for 20-30 seconds.
2. The partner should instruct you to flex your thigh, hold here for 5-7 seconds.
3. Hold at first resistance barrier for 20 to 30 seconds, and then statically contract for 5 to 7 seconds.
4. Repeat 2 to 3 reps.
Benefits
Assisted Prone Quad Stretch Benefits
A slightly different form of quad stretch, this position will help to loosen the muscles just above the knee joint, increasing mobility and preventing knee pain.
Exercise Aliases
Quad Stretch Contract Relax, Hip Flexor Stretches, Prone Quad Stretch Contract Relax.
