Exercise guide · Beginner · Stretch

Assisted Prone Rectus Femoris Stretch: How to Do It & Muscles Worked

The assisted prone rectus femoris stretch is a flexibility exercise that targets the abdominal area and quadriceps. It is performed lying face down, bending one knee, and pulling the foot towards the glutes to stretch the front of the thigh.

Primary muscles
Abs
Secondary muscles
Quads
Equipment
Assisted
Level · type
Beginner · Stretch
Demonstration of the assisted prone rectus femoris stretch
Front view: muscles worked by the assisted prone rectus femoris stretch. Primary: abs. Secondary: quads.
Back view: muscles worked by the assisted prone rectus femoris stretch. Primary: abs. Secondary: quads.
Primary Secondary

How to do the assisted prone rectus femoris stretch

  1. Step 1: Lie face down on the ground with your legs straight.
  2. Step 2: Bend your right knee and reach back with your right hand to grab your right foot or ankle.
  3. Step 3: Gently pull your right foot or ankle towards your glutes, feeling a stretch in the front of your right thigh.
  4. Step 4: Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
  5. Step 5: Release and repeat on the other side.

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Step-by-step instructions and demonstration media are from the ExerciseDB exercise dataset.

This guide is general fitness information, not medical advice. Stop if an exercise causes pain and speak to a doctor or physiotherapist about injuries or health conditions before starting a new programme.