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QUADS & HIP FLEXORS STRETCHES ! Here are 4 ways I love stretching my quadriceps and hip flexors: 1. Low Lunge 2. Pigeon Pose 3. Half- Hero Pose 4. Full- Hero Pose The first picture shows the simplest form, and the following two are different variations of the poses to deepen the stretch. These stretches are great if you're stiff and tight, super active (running/ cycling etc.) or trying to work deeper into backbends. Enjoy stretching ❤️ #foxyroxyyoga

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Here are 5 poses that you can practice to stretch the quads. You can save this “quick guide” directly to your phone to use as a reference. When the hamstrings and glutes are weak, the quadriceps have to remain partially contracted (hypertonic) in order to stabilise the hips and knees. And this discrepancy in strength increases with repetition of movement. The quads get tighter, the glutes and hamstrings become weaker, and this can lead to pain, injury and reduced performance.

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There are a lot of activities that require you to really exercise your quads - literally anything that requires bending and straightening of your knee! Running, cycling, and weightlifting are all great at building quad strength, but without stretching after exercise could lead to tighter quads, whic

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Quad Stretches at home by a certified fitness trainer.

Stretches for hip flexors. Few yoga poses for quadriceps stretch at home. #hipmobility #yoga #yogapants #yogapractice #yogastretches #fitfam #likeforlikes #train #model #body @charmmekaur @fitsprocoach #gymtimebaby #ripped #actor #actress

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