Quad Foam Roll
Quad Foam Roll is a great exercise to improve the flexibility of the quads. It can be used as a warmup or cool-down exercise or as part of a corrective exercise program for injury prevention or rehabilitation.
INTERMEDIATE
Resisted Single-Leg Stretch
Resisted Single-Leg Stretch is a core strengthening exercise that also increases the stability of the lower abdominals.
Instructions
- Lie on your back with both knees pressed to your chest.
- Stretch one leg in front of you, pressing your hands to the other thigh.
- Raise your head and shoulders off the floor as if you are doing a crunch. Pull your knee to your chest while continuing to press it with your hands. Hold for a moment, and then return to the starting position.
Tips
- Keep your leg straight and try to stabilize your body, and avoid movement.
- Don't turn your back.
- Stretch your leg as far as you can and keep tension in your stomach.
Alternative Exercises
Hamstrings Foam Roll
Hamstrings Foam Roll decreases tissue tension and soreness in hamstrings. It can also improve the hamstring region's range of movement, speed, and flexibility.
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