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Chair Leg Extended Stretch

An exercise for the Upper Legs - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partUpper Legs Target muscleQuads EquipmentBody Weight

Step by step

  1. Sit on the edge of a chair with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Extend one leg straight out in front of you, keeping your heel on the ground.
  3. Lean forward slightly, feeling a stretch in your quadriceps.
  4. Hold this position for 20-30 seconds.
  5. Switch legs and repeat the stretch.

Muscles worked

Quads (primary)HamstringsCalves

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