How to do: Standing Elevated Quad Stretch

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Standing Elevated Quad Stretch — starting position — Start position

Standing Elevated Quad Stretch — finishing position — Finish position

Step-by-step instructions

1Start by standing with your back about two to three feet away from a bench or step.
2Lift one leg behind you and rest your foot on the step,either on your instep or the ball of your foot, whichever you find most comfortable.
3Keep your supporting knee slightly bent and avoid letting that knee extend out beyond your toes. Switch sides.

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Photos & base instructions from the open-source Free Exercise DB (public domain).