1) Lay on your side.
2) Bend the knee of your top leg as far as you are able.
3) Maintain position for 30 seconds.
4) Return to starting position.
5) Repeat exercise 10 more times with each leg.
Quadricep Stretches
From Laura Inverarity, D.O., former About.com Guide
Updated March 02, 2008
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
Sidelying Quadricep Stretch
Sidelying Quadricep Stretch
Picture by Dr. Laura Inverarity1) Lay on your side.
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