Tight Quads
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| Simeon |  | Tight Quads | 12-05-2014 @ 16:46 |
 tight in the hole Member 2057, 3121 posts SQ 205, BP 140, DL 260605.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq | I do a fair amount of stretching but have never thought to stretch my quads. Only just occurred to me they could be tight. What would the effects of tight quads be on squat form etc? | ||
| Evis | | ... | 13-05-2014 @ 01:38 |
Member 2202, 346 posts SQ 282.5, BP 220, DL 320.5823.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 13.05.2014 @ 01:42 AM by Evis Its usually mainly your rectus femoris you need to stretch. The part of your quadriceps which is also a hip flexor. It can be a factor in both knee- and backpain and pull you forward onto your toes in the squat. If you suspect tightness in the other parts of your quads I would suggest rolling them out with a PVC-pipe or lacrosse ball.This is probably the best stretch for your rectus femoris (he shows the stretch at around 2:15). Be sure to keep your back knee in contact with the wall at all times. | ||
| crabhat | | ... | 13-05-2014 @ 07:33 |
Member 569, 58 posts SQ 119, BP 80, DL 140339.0 kgs @ 76kgs UnEq | You could also try suspending a barbell a few inches off the ground and letting your leg sink onto it. Use it like a foam roller on all sides. It really lets you know where the nasty bits are. | ||
| Evis | | ... | 13-05-2014 @ 10:26 |
Member 2202, 346 posts SQ 282.5, BP 220, DL 320.5823.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq | crabhat said:You could also try suspending a barbell a few inches off the ground and letting your leg sink onto it. Use it like a foam roller on all sides. It really lets you know where the nasty bits are. This, and you can also sit on a bench and roll your quads with a bar.. add weight if an empty bar is not enough for one leg. | ||