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How to do Assisted Prone Rectus Femoris Stretch

The assisted prone rectus femoris stretch is a flexibility exercise that targets the abdominal area and quadriceps. It is performed lying face down, bending one knee, and pulling the foot towards the glutes to stretch the front of the thigh.

Assisted Prone Rectus Femoris Stretch demonstration
Primary muscle
Abs
Also works
Quadriceps
Equipment
Assisted
Level
Beginner
Category
Abs

How to do Assisted Prone Rectus Femoris Stretch, 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

Assisted Prone Rectus Femoris Stretch works your abs as the main mover, with help from your quadriceps.

Track Assisted Prone Rectus Femoris Stretch in SPLYT

Assisted Prone Rectus Femoris Stretch is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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