How to do it
Initiate the forward reach by hinging at your hips.
- 1
Sit on the floor with one leg extended and the other bent so that the foot is flat against the inner thigh of the extended leg.
- 2
Reach forward towards the toes of the extended leg, keeping your back straight.
- 3
Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
- 4
Release and switch legs.
Expert tip
Perform this stretch gently to avoid hyperextending the knee. Ensure that you feel a comfortable stretch in the quads without any pain.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rounding the spine to reach further forward
- ✕Bending the extended knee to reach the toes
- ✕Bouncing rapidly at the end of the stretch