The Knee Learning Resource
This is an exercise to stretch the quads muscle. Eventually, one should be able to grasp the ankle from behind and pull it into full flexion - but this is useful when full flexion has not yet been achieved. Remember that stretches need to be done slowly and held for a few seconds.
In case you cannot see the video, here is a still sequence -
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Lean lightly against a wall with the foot on a chair. |
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Slowly bend at the hips and lower your body until you can feel the quads taking the stretch. The shoulder, hip and heel should be in a straight line. Hold this position for 10 seconds. |
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Stand up again. Repeat 5 times. |
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