Rectus Femoris

Exercises that target the rectus femoris, grouped by whether they stretch or strengthen it.

Rectus Femoris — anatomical illustration — Anatomical illustration derived from BodyParts3D, © The Database Center for Life Science, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Stretch the rectus femoris

PIR / PFS for the Hip Flexors (Iliopsoas & Rectus Femoris)stretch · hip Hip Flexor / TFL Soft-Tissue Foam Rollingmobilize · hip

Strengthen the rectus femoris

Sphinx & Prone Hip Extension (Restore Lumbar Curve)strengthen · lumbar