Erik’s Active Warm-Up Exercise 2
June 7, 2009 by Erik Korop
Filed under Tips
The Quad Walk is a basic warm-up exercise that also often gets overlooked. This exercise is a great way to help loosen the quadriceps and hip flexors. Plus, while performing this stretch balance can also be improved.
To execute this exercise, reach behind you and grab the top of a foot and pull it toward the glutes, while still maintaining balance (with a straight leg) on the leg that is grounded. After holding the foot at a comfortable position for 3-10 seconds, release it and step forward. Pull the other foot up and repeat the process. To engage the hip flexor, push your hips forward at the peak of the stretch. This exercise can be repeated 5-15 times per leg.
