Chair Seated Quad Stretch
A simple quad stretch you can do seated! Great for after workouts or to improve flexibility.
The Chair Seated Quad Stretch mainly works the quads and core. You'll need: chair.
Required Equipment
Chair Seated Quad Stretch Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Hip Flexor (iliopsoas)
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Obliques
Chair Seated Quad Stretch Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Chair Seated Quad Stretch
Sitting Quads Stretch on a Chair
Positioning:
Sit on the edge of a sturdy chair with your feet flat on the floor.
Ensure your back is straight and your shoulders are relaxed.
Slide your right leg back behind you, keeping your knee bent, and rest the top of your foot on the chair. Your knee may be positioned slightly off the chair.
Movement:
Gently push your hips forward to deepen the stretch in your quadriceps and hip flexor of the bent leg.
Hold this position for 15-30 seconds, breathing deeply and relaxing into the stretch.
Keep your core engaged and avoid arching your back.
After holding, release and return to the starting position.
Repeat on the other leg by sliding your left leg back and repeating the stretch.
Tips:
Make sure the chair is stable and won’t move while stretching.
If you feel any pain, ease off and adjust your position.
This stretch is best done after a workout or as part of a warm-up routine to enhance flexibility.
Chair Seated Quad Stretch FAQs
What muscles does the Chair Seated Quad Stretch work?
The Chair Seated Quad Stretch mainly works the quads and core. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and iliopsoas.
What equipment do you need for the Chair Seated Quad Stretch?
Chair.
What workout day should the Chair Seated Quad Stretch go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Chair Seated Quad Stretch variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Couch Stretch, Chair Glued Heel Leg Extension, Chair Hip-Flexor Stretch and Quad Stretch.
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