Tight quads holding you back during workouts or daily activities? Dr. Joe DeMarco, chiropractor and owner of OcraMed Health, discusses an often-overlooked muscle group when it comes to stretching and mobility: the quadriceps! The quadriceps consist of four different muscles—rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius. The primary action of the quadriceps is knee extension, and since the rectus femoris crosses the hip joint, it also helps with hip flexion.
We often focus on stretching the posterior chain (e.g., hamstrings, erector spinae) and neglect anterior muscle groups like the pecs, hip flexors, and quadriceps. Ignoring these muscles can lead to tightness, reduced flexibility, and even discomfort.
In this FREE stretching for flexibility and mobility Youtube video, Dr. Joe demonstrates some of his favorite quad stretches for flexibility and mobility. Whether you're dealing with tight quads or just looking to improve your range of motion, these stretches can make a big difference.
Start incorporating these quadriceps stretches into your daily routine to loosen tight quads, improve your mobility, and support your overall fitness goals. For best results, pair these stretches with quadriceps strengthening exercises to keep your muscles balanced and healthy.
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0:00 What muscles get neglected the most when stretching?
0:49 What are the 4 quad muscles?
1:36 What should you do before stretching?
2:24 Kneeling quad stretch
4:18 Lunging Quad stretch
6:13 Quad Stretch On Table
7:57 Stay consistent with your stretching routine