The Most Effective Bodyweight Leg Exercise

Fitness FAQs

exercises

• natural leg extension
• couch stretch
• hip extended couch stretch

notes

• helps stretch tight quads and hip flexors
• esp rectus femoris
• kneel shoulder width or slightly wider, to lower between legs
• pelvic tilt
• squeeze glutes, brace abs
• tuck chin to promote ab and glute engagement
• go as low as you can while keeping body alignment
• keep knees on ground
• knees may rise at limit of capacity
• couch stretch to prep for passive quad and hip flexor flexibility
• hip extended couch stretch
• bands help most at bottom of natural leg extensions, hardest part
• increase range of motion
• decrease band assistance
• eccentrics between bands and unassisted