Stretch It: Quads, Five Ways


Updated 04/21/09 10:51 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Five Ways to Stretch Your Quadricep Muscles

I love stretching my legs and especially my quads. It's a must-do move after hiking, cycling, running, stair-stepping, or any other activity that gives your thighs a workout. Thankfully, I've found plenty of ways to stretch my quadricep muscles, and all of them feel great. Here are my five favorite ways to stretch my quads. Read more

Stretch It: Quads


Updated 05/21/09 5:27 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Stretch It: Quads

A stretch that's an oldie (but a goodie) is the standing quadriceps stretch. You definitely did it in middle school and you'll always see runners doing it after a run, but here is a refresher to make sure you're getting the most out of your stretch. Here's how you do it: Stand upright on one foot. Hold the other foot with the opposite hand (you can use the same side hand or both, but using the Read more