What muscles does the Foam Roll Quads work?

The Foam Roll Quads mainly works the quads.

What equipment do you need for the Foam Roll Quads?

None: it is a bodyweight exercise.

How many sets and reps of the Foam Roll Quads?

1 to 3 rounds of 30 to 60 seconds, or 8 to 10 slow reps, in a warm-up or between sets. Move through a range you control without pain, and stretch a little further over the weeks.

What can I do instead of the Foam Roll Quads?

Backward Sled Drag, Band Squat, Barbell Anderson Squat and Barbell Back Squat work the same main muscle.

Foam Roll Quads

Roll the front of the thighs slowly over the roller, pausing on tender spots to release the quads.

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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.

Muscles worked: Quads
Equipment: Bodyweight
Movement: Mobility

Sets and reps

1 to 3 rounds of 30 to 60 seconds, or 8 to 10 slow reps, in a warm-up or between sets.
Move through a range you control without pain, and stretch a little further over the weeks.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the quads, for when the bodyweight is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Foam Roll Quads work?: The Foam Roll Quads mainly works the quads.
What equipment do you need for the Foam Roll Quads?: None: it is a bodyweight exercise.
How many sets and reps of the Foam Roll Quads?: 1 to 3 rounds of 30 to 60 seconds, or 8 to 10 slow reps, in a warm-up or between sets. Move through a range you control without pain, and stretch a little further over the weeks.
What can I do instead of the Foam Roll Quads?: Backward Sled Drag, Band Squat, Barbell Anderson Squat and Barbell Back Squat work the same main muscle.

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Coaches add the Foam Roll Quads to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.

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