Lying Prone Quadriceps

Muscles Worked

Instructions

1. Lay face down on the floor with your partner kneeling beside you. Flex one knee and raise that leg off the ground, attempting to touch your glutes with your foot. Your partner should hold the knee and ankle. This will be your starting position.
2. Attempt to extend your knee while your partner prevents any actual movement.
3. After 10-20 seconds, relax your muscles as your partner gently pushes the foot towards your glutes, further stretching the quadriceps and hip flexors.
4. After 10-20 seconds, switch sides.

Instrucciones(ES)

1. Acuéstate boca abajo con tu compañero arrodillado a tu lado. Flexiona una rodilla y levanta la pierna intentando tocar los glúteos con el pie. Tu compañero sostiene rodilla y tobillo. Esta será tu posición inicial.
2. Intenta extender la rodilla mientras tu compañero impide el movimiento.
3. Tras 10-20 segundos, relaja los músculos mientras tu compañero empuja suavemente el pie hacia los glúteos, estirando cuádriceps y flexores de cadera.
4. Tras 10-20 segundos, cambia de lado.

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