Thigh Stretch
Plane of Motion
Sagittal
Muscle Focus
Spring Setting
Light / Medium
Roll Up Bar Short Springs
Top Hooks
Hip Flexors
Iliopsoas, Rectus Femoris, Sartorius, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Pectineus
Knee Extensors
Quadriceps Femoris: Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedius, Vastus Medialis
Spinal Extensors
Erector Spinae, Semispinalis, Deep Posterior Spinal Group
Spinal Stabilizers
Transversus Abdominis
Other Muscles at Play
Objectives
Strengthens and lengthens the quadriceps while refining hip-flexor and knee extensor control.
Emphasizes abdominal engagement and pelvic stability as the torso hinges without external support.
Opens the entire anterior chain, creating balanced front-body length.
Encourages activation of the mid and upper back while keeping the shoulder blades wide and gently depressed rather than pinched.
Provides a targeted stretch to the anterior tibialis when that muscle is shortened.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.