You practice quad stretches all the time in yoga, whether you’re aware that’s what you’re doing or not. But you might be more familiar with its opposite action, quad contraction--you know, that ...

Stretching the piriformis muscle can relieve tension, reduce muscle discomfort, and improve mobility. A person can do a piriformis stretch in a chair or on the floor. The piriformis is a flat, ...

A physical therapist explains the stretching and foam rolling moves to turn to if your leg muscles are really tight, including one combo for your quads. This is especially the case with your leg ...

The history of purposeful stretching can be traced back many centuries. Stretching was used by soldiers and competitors in the Greek and Roman empires, as well as in ancient yoga and martial arts ...

The average adult spends about 6.5 hours a day...sitting. That’s 45.5 hours a week, 182 hours a month and 2,184 hours a year...sitting. It’s no wonder we’re all complaining about tight hips, strained ...

Stand in an upright position. Bring one foot back and into the OPPOSITE hand. This stretches the quadriceps more accurately through the angle of performance activation. Placing the foot into the ...

You’re not alone! This Daily Yoga Stretches for Flexibility Over 40 | Hamstrings, Quads, Back & Shoulder Pain Relief video is ...

If you have sharp pain or tightness on the outside of your knees or hips, there’s a good chance it’s caused by your IT band. This area of the body is notoriously tough to stretch, but never fear — ...

In November, I ran the New York City marathon for the first time. In the months leading up to the race, I consistently prioritized one thing in my training regimen, even more than running: stretching.