Legs·Bodyweight

Lying Prone Quadriceps

Quads · Bodyweight

Advanced

Body Part

Legs

Equipment

Bodyweight

Level

Advanced

The Lying Prone Quadriceps is an advanced bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the Quads.

Muscles Worked

Quads primary

How to Do the Lying Prone Quadriceps

  1. 1Lay face down on the floor with your partner kneeling beside you. Flex one knee and raise that leg off the ground, attempting to touch your glutes with your foot. Your partner should hold the knee and ankle. This will be your starting position.
  2. 2Attempt to extend your knee while your partner prevents any actual movement.
  3. 3After 10-20 seconds, relax your muscles as your partner gently pushes the foot towards your glutes, further stretching the quadriceps and hip flexors.
  4. 4After 10-20 seconds, switch sides.

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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.