Quad Deadlift Stretch
The Quad Deadlift Stretch mainly works the hamstrings and glutes & hips, with help from the quads and core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Quad Deadlift Stretch Muscles Worked
Primary
Hamstrings; Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
How to do the Quad Deadlift Stretch
Setup
Standing tall, shift your weight onto one leg. Reach behind you with the opposite hand and grab the top of the foot of the back leg, pulling the heel toward your glutes to create a quad stretch.
Movement
While maintaining your balance on the standing leg, hinge forward at the hips.
Extend your free arm forward for balance and counterbalance.
As you hinge, allow the knee of the leg you are holding to move slightly back, creating a deep stretch through the quadriceps.
Keep your back flat and chest lifted throughout the movement.
Return to the starting upright position by engaging your glutes and hamstrings.
Tips
Focus on maintaining a neutral spine throughout the entire range of motion. Keep your knees close together to emphasize the stretch in the quad.
Quad Deadlift Stretch FAQs
What muscles does the Quad Deadlift Stretch work?
The Quad Deadlift Stretch mainly works the hamstrings and glutes & hips, with help from the quads and core. The main muscles are the hamstrings and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Quad Deadlift Stretch?
None. The Quad Deadlift Stretch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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