How to do the Intermediate Hip Flexor And Quad Stretch
Intermediate Hip Flexor And Quad Stretch is a beginner multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Quads in the Upper Legs region. Performed using rope, it falls under the flexibility category. Secondary muscles engaged include Hamstrings and Glutes.
Intermediate Hip Flexor And Quad Stretch demonstration · © GymiaFit
Intermediate Hip Flexor And Quad Stretch at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Quads
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings, Glutes
- Equipment
- Rope
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Compound (multi-joint)
- Force
- Push
Intermediate Hip Flexor And Quad Stretch step by step
- 1Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2Hold onto a stable object for support.
- 3Bend your right knee and bring your right foot towards your glutes, grabbing the rope with your right hand.
- 4Slowly pull your right foot towards your glutes, feeling a stretch in your right quad.
- 5Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
- 6Release the stretch and repeat on the left side.
Intermediate Hip Flexor And Quad Stretch — questions
What muscles does the Intermediate Hip Flexor And Quad Stretch work?
The Intermediate Hip Flexor And Quad Stretch primarily targets the Quads. It also recruits the Hamstrings, Glutes as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Intermediate Hip Flexor And Quad Stretch?
You need rope. If your gym does not have it, the alternatives listed further down train the same muscles with different kit.
Is the Intermediate Hip Flexor And Quad Stretch suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is classed as a beginner movement: the pattern is simple enough to learn in a session and easy to scale by adjusting range of motion or load.
What can I do instead of the Intermediate Hip Flexor And Quad Stretch?
All Fours Squad Stretch, Assisted Prone Lying Quads Stretch, Backward Jump train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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