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Quadricep Release Stretch

Side Lying Position

To begin the Quadriceps Release using the FlexiBelt, place a loop on each lower leg just above the ankle. Lying on your left side, inhale and slowly exhale as you bend your right knee drawing the FlexiBelt over your right shoulder. Feel the stretch on the front of the thigh. Perform 2-3 breath cycles for 3 repetitions. Repeat sequence for stretching left quadriceps while lying on right side for 3 repetitions of 2-3 breath cycles.

Stomach Lying Position (one Leg)

(may place pillow under stomach/belly to protect your lower back.)

To begin the Quadriceps Release using the FlexiBelt, place a loop on each lower leg just above the ankle. Sitting, bring both sides of the belt between your legs. Reach with your right hand behind the right lower leg to take control of both sides of the belt. Holding the belt with your right hand turn towards your left side to turn onto your stomach. Slowly pull on the side of the belt on the right ankle to bring the belt over your right shoulder as you bend the right knee. Use the belt to draw the heel towards the buttock to feel the stretch in the front of the right thigh for 2-3 breaths. Repeat 3 repetitions. Repeat the sequence on the left side.

Stomach Lying Position (Both Legs)

To begin the Quadriceps Release for both legs, place a loop on each lower leg just above the ankle. Sitting, bring both sides of the belt between your legs. Reach with your right hand behind the right lower leg to take control of both sides of the belt. Holding the belt with your right hand turn towards your left side to turn onto your stomach. Slowly take hold of both sides of the belt with both hands, right hand on the right ankle belt side and left hand on the left ankle belt side. Inhale and as you slowly exhale, gently draw the heels to the buttocks by pulling on both sides of the belt. Hold 2-3 breath cycles, performing 3 repetitions.