When your legs are feeling tight, use these quad stretches to help loosen them up. The post 4 Quad Stretches Everyone Should Know appeared first on Best Health.

How this pose is a quad stretch: Twisted Monkey, sometimes referred to as Crooked Monkey, is similar to Low Lunge and provides a deep stretch in the belly, or center, of the quadriceps.

Standing quad stretch Standing with your feet as wide as your hips, balance on your left leg as you bend your right knee up toward your butt. Then, grab onto your right ankle as you pull the foot ...

5. Frog pose quad stretch a) Start on all fours with your knees wide apart. Flex your feet to turn your toes outwards. b) Slowly move your knees out to the sides, until you feel the stretch.

Hamstrings: Standing Hamstring Stretch If the previous stretch isn't deep enough for you, then try this variation. It's perfect for doing on a bench after a run in the park.

d) Hold for 20-30 seconds and switch legs. 2. Lying quad stretch a) Lie on your side and pull your top heel towards your bum. b) Hold your ankle with your hand, ensuring your knees are aligned.

1/ Standing quad stretch Why it works: This stretch is a classic for a reason - it effectively lengthens the quad muscles to increase blood flow for improved recovery. How to do it: Stand with your ...

Why it works: This stretch is a classic for a reason - it effectively lengthens the quad muscles to increase blood flow for improved recovery. How to do it: Stand with your feet hip-width apart ...