Standing Quad Stretch

Prevention and Treatment of Youth Sport Injuries
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• Arm Stretch
• Arm Strength
• Core Stretch
• Core Strength
• Leg Stretch
  • Kneeling Ankle Stretch
  • Standing Ankle Stretch
  • Standing Gastroc Stretch
  • Standing Soleus Stretch
  • Seated Gastroc Stretch
  • Seated Soleus Stretch
  • Standing Quad Stretch
  • Supine Quad Stretch
  • Standing Hamstring Stretch
  • Supine IT Band Stretch
  • Supine Groin Stretch
  • Seated Butterfly
• Leg Strength

Standing where you can hold onto a stable item for support raise up the leg behind your back. Keep the thigh below your hip and do not raise it forward. Pull your heel toward your rear. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds and repeat three times.

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