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Upper Legs · Roller

Foam Roller Quads-

beginnerflexibilityMale & female model

Foam Roller Quads- is a beginner isolation flexibility exercise that works the quads (upper legs), with the hip flexors assisting. It needs a roller. A typical prescription is 2-3 sets of 30-60-second holds, and it burns about 3.1 calories per minute.

Target
Quads
Body part
Upper Legs
Equipment
Roller
Category
Flexibility
Mechanic
Isolation
Force
Static
Sets × reps
2-3 × 30-60 sec hold
Calories / min
≈ 3.1 kcal

Primary muscles

  • Quadriceps

Secondary muscles

  • Hip Flexors

How to do Foam Roller Quads-

  1. Lie face down with a foam roller under the front of your thighs.
  2. Support yourself on your forearms.
  3. Roll slowly from your hips to just above your knees.
  4. Pause on tight spots and breathe.

Form tips

  • Roll one leg at a time for more pressure.
  • Keep your core tight.

Foam Roller Quads- alternatives

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Foam Roller Quads- FAQ

What muscles does Foam Roller Quads- work?

Foam Roller Quads- mainly works the quads in the upper legs. The hip flexors work as secondary muscles.

What equipment do you need for Foam Roller Quads-?

You need a roller.

How many sets and reps of Foam Roller Quads- should I do?

Start with 2-3 sets of 30-60-second holds. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.

Is Foam Roller Quads- good for beginners?

Yes. Foam Roller Quads- is rated beginner, so it's a sound choice while you learn to train the quads.

How many calories does Foam Roller Quads- burn?

About 3.1 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 2.5. Ten minutes of work is roughly 31 calories; heavier people burn more.

What is a good alternative to Foam Roller Quads-?

Other exercises for the quads include Standing Quadriceps Stretch, Exercise Ball Seated Quad Stretch, Plyo Side Lunge Stretch and Lying Side Quadriceps Stretch.

For developers

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Get this exercise and 1,900+ others from the WorkoutX API: 720p MP4 animations at 30 fps without the watermark, male and female models, muscles, instructions and form tips in 7 languages.

# One request returns the exercise and its 720p media links
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  -H "X-WorkoutX-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"

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