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 ...

If you do want a stretch, cross your arms in front of your body, then pull your arms back behind you as far as possible. At ...

These stretches, which loosen up the little muscles beyond your quads and calves, should never be overlooked if you spend ...

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 ...

In a world where sitting for long hours in front of a computer is the norm, lack of flexibility and muscle pain have become common issues. However, according to stretchologist David Garcia, ...

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.

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 — ...

A professional stretcher reveals that the lunging hip flexor stretch is the stretch that's most commonly done incorrectly. Here's what to know. Stretching is like chicken soup for your muscles. When ...