Side-lying quad stretch

How to do the Side-lying quad stretch: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Legs), equipment (Bodyweight) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.

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Side-lying quad stretch: start and finish positions
Side-lying quad stretch: start and finish positions

How to do it

  1. 1

    Lie on one side, bottom knee bent in front of you to steady your torso.

  2. 2

    Bend the top knee behind you and hold that foot with your hand.

  3. 3

    Press the top hip forward as you ease the foot back; switch sides.

In a Setline session: 3 sets of 20s each.

Questions

What equipment do I need for the Side-lying quad stretch?

The Side-lying quad stretch uses: Bodyweight.

Which muscles does the Side-lying quad stretch work?

The Side-lying quad stretch works: Legs.

How many sets and reps for the Side-lying quad stretch?

In Setline sessions the Side-lying quad stretch is programmed as 3 sets of 20s each.

Which Setline styles include the Side-lying quad stretch?

The Side-lying quad stretch appears in: Yoga & Stretch, Mobility & Recovery.

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Side-lying quad stretch — how to do it, steps and demo · Setline