Loosen Up Tight Quads With a Yoga Sequence

Everyone holds stress and tension in different parts of their body, but the quadriceps can be a tricky situation for active people. While everyone will appreciate this sequence, runners and cycling enthusiasts will definitely feel the heat and benefit from spending time in these yoga postures. Get ready to loosen up, and show your quads the love they deserve with this sequence. 

 

Don't bail from Warrior 2! Stick with it to strengthen and stretch out tight quads.

• From Warrior 1, extend your arms out in T-position as you rotate your torso to the left, coming into Warrior 2. Ideally you want your front thigh to be parallel to the ground and your right knee directly over your right ankle. Press into the outside edge of your left foot to prevent from collapsing into your arch. Make sure your shoulders are stacked directly above your pelvis.
• Once you've checked yourself for correct alignment, gaze past your right fingertips.
• Hold for five breaths. Step your left foot forward, and do this pose on the other side.