Legs · Bodyweight
Standing Quad Stretch
How to do the standing quad stretch, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Logged as
- Timed hold
- Movement
- Extension
- Mechanic
- Mobility
How to do it
Move into the stretch position slowly until you feel a gentle pull on the target muscle. Hold the stretch while breathing deeply, avoiding any bouncing or pain.
- 1Stand on one leg, grab your ankle behind you, and gently pull your heel toward your glute until you feel a stretch in the front of your thigh
- 2Keep your knees close together and your hips pressed forward slightly
- 3Maintain a tall posture and balance by engaging your core or holding onto a support
Common mistakes
- Don't arch your lower back or lean forward excessively while stretching
- Avoid pulling your knee out to the side; keep it aligned under your hip
- Don't yank on your ankle; ease into the stretch and breathe deeply
Muscles worked
The standing quad stretch mainly works the quads, with the glutes assisting.
- QuadsPrimary
- GlutesSupport
- HamstringsMinor
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More quads exercises
- How to do the barbell squat
- How to do the split squat
- How to do the step-up
- How to do the lunge
- How to do the squat
- How to do the bulgarian split squat
Last reviewed April 2026.