Standing Quad Stretch

The classic post-run move, and still the easiest way to reach the front of the thigh without sitting down. Stand on one slightly bent leg, hold a wall or a friend's shoulder with one hand, bend the other knee and draw that heel toward your backside, holding the ankle or the top of the foot. Keep the knees side by side and stand tall rather than letting the bent knee drift forward or the lower back arch. If you cannot comfortably reach your foot, loop a sock, towel or jacket sleeve around the ankle. Hold about 30 seconds and switch.