Assisted Prone Rectus Femoris Stretch
Also known as: prone assisted rectus femoris stretch
Assisted Prone Rectus Femoris Stretch turns machine-assisted support into bracing strength that carries over — a step up once the basics feel easy.
How to do Assisted Prone Rectus Femoris Stretch
- Lie face down on the ground with your legs straight.
- Bend your right knee and reach back with your right hand to grab your right foot or ankle.
- Gently pull your right foot or ankle towards your glutes, feeling a stretch in the front of your right thigh.
- Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
- Release and repeat on the other side.
Assisted Prone Rectus Femoris Stretch Sets and Reps by Goal
Strength
4 sets of 6-8 reps at your hardest clean leverage, resting 2-3 minutes. Pause at the hardest point once the range feels owned.
Hypertrophy
4 sets of 12-18 reps with 60 seconds of rest. Take weight off the assist before you add reps.
Endurance
3 sets of 25-30 reps with 30-45 seconds of rest. Log the assist setting so progress stays measurable.
Common Assisted Prone Rectus Femoris Stretch Mistakes
Letting the pad fling you through the sticking point
Slow the whole rep so the assistance cannot generate momentum.
Pulling with the hip flexors while the abs stay slack
Start every rep by flattening the lower back down, then move.
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Assisted Prone Rectus Femoris Stretch — Frequently Asked Questions
How do you do the Assisted Prone Rectus Femoris Stretch?
Lie face down on the ground with your legs straight. Bend your right knee and reach back with your right hand to grab your right foot or ankle. Gently pull your right foot or ankle towards your glutes, feeling a stretch in the front of your right thigh. Use an assistance machine and keep the movement controlled through the full range. The animated GIF above shows the complete rep at normal speed.
What muscles does the Assisted Prone Rectus Femoris Stretch work?
The Assisted Prone Rectus Femoris Stretch primarily targets the abs. It is classified as a core exercise and is performed with an assistance machine.
How many sets and reps of the Assisted Prone Rectus Femoris Stretch should I do?
For muscle growth: 4 sets of 12-18 reps with 60 seconds of rest. Take weight off the assist before you add reps. Adjust the load rather than the rep target if form breaks down before the final rep.
Is the Assisted Prone Rectus Femoris Stretch good for beginners?
It is an intermediate movement. You will get more out of it once you can already perform the basic core patterns with controlled form. Beginners can still use it with light load and close attention to technique.
What can I do instead of the Assisted Prone Rectus Femoris Stretch?
Try the Kettlebell Double Windmill, Weighted Front Plank or the Tuck Crunch. Each trains the abs with a similar movement pattern, so you can swap based on the equipment you have available.
Is the Assisted Prone Rectus Femoris Stretch the same as the prone assisted rectus femoris stretch?
Yes. The Assisted Prone Rectus Femoris Stretch is also commonly called the prone assisted rectus femoris stretch. Different gyms and training programs label it differently, but "prone assisted rectus femoris stretch" refer to this same movement.
