Roll Quadriceps (Vastus Lateralis) Lying on Floor (female)

Roll Quadriceps demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Lie down on your stomach on a mat
  • 2Position the foam roll under your thighs, closer to the knees
  • 3Using your forearms, roll up and down to move your body over the foam roll, from the knee to the hip
  • 4Pause for breathe at any tight spots
  • 5Continue the exercise for the desired number of reps or time

Tips:

  • Keep your core engaged to support your lower back
  • Try not to arch your back
  • Maintain a slow and controlled movement to feel the stretch
  • If you find a particularly sensitive area, spend more time working on that spot

Roll Quadriceps Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs