< Back

Pigeon Pose for Quads

Muscle Group:

Quadriceps

Type:

Static

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Equipment:

None

Rectus Femoris (and hip flexors)

Description

Start in a tabletop position. Bring the right knee forward. Extend the left leg straight back. Focus on pressing the front of the left thigh towards the floor.

Progression

Deepen the stretch by walking hands further forward

Feel sensation

Stretch focused mainly on the hip flexors and a gentle pull at the quads.

Common mistakes

Twisting to much the extended leg, hunching over and collapsing to one side.