How to stretch your major muscle groups

Quadriceps stretch

Your quadriceps muscle runs along the front of your thigh. To stretch your quadriceps:

• Stand near a wall or a piece of sturdy exercise equipment for support.
• Grasp your ankle and gently pull your heel up and back until you feel a stretch in the front of your thigh.
• Tighten your stomach muscles to prevent your stomach from sagging outward, and keep your knees close together.
• Hold the stretch for about 30 seconds.
• Switch legs and repeat.