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Short Arc Quad
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- HOW: Begin by lying on your back with a foam roller underneath one of your knees. Point those toes up as your push your knee into the foam roller and kick your leg up straight. Return to the starting position and repeat for the prescribed amount of reps.
- FEEL: You should feel your quadriceps muscle working.
- COMPENSATION: Keep your toes pointed up as you kick up.
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