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Assisted Prone Rectus Femoris Stretch

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

Body partWaist Target muscleAbs EquipmentAssisted

Step by step

  1. Lie face down on the ground with your legs straight.
  2. Bend your right knee and reach back with your right hand to grab your right foot or ankle.
  3. Gently pull your right foot or ankle towards your glutes, feeling a stretch in the front of your right thigh.
  4. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
  5. Release and repeat on the other side.

Muscles worked

Abs (primary)Quadriceps

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