Is stretching your tight rectus femoris not helping your knee pain? Learn how to loosen and strengthen your rec fem and your quads.

Coach E and Dr. B team up to explain why stretching your rectus femoris (one of the four muscles that make up the quadriceps) for knee pain is an often recommended strategy but often proves harmful. You'll discover why you should stop stretching, why your muscles get tight in the first place, and a handful of exercises that will safely improve your musculature and structure in a way that gives lasting relief.

For these four rec fem exercises, you will only need a foam roller and a convenient wall to lean against. You can do this at home, at this gym, or anywhere with enough room to sit on the floor.
Do this quick routine 35 times a week for a few weeks to release your rectus femoris while simultaneously building your thigh, hip, and knee strength and function.

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IN THIS VIDEO

00:00 Intro
01:18 Why should we stop stretching?
04:17 Why do muscles get tight?
07:36 Recommended: ROM Coach App

THE EXERCISES
07:55 ASMR: Quads/ITB
09:55 Extended Knee Ankle FlEx
12:40 Standing Slumpy Psoas
15:45 Glute & Hamstring Activation (Shortened ROM)
18:45 Routine summary

19:33 Next steps

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED

ROM Coach app (free!):​ https://www.precisionmovement.coach/r... our beautiful mobile app to improve your mobility and help you achieve movement longevity, includes the Daily Movement Tuneup and gives you 3 new exercises that will activate every muscle and mobilize every joint in your body every 12 weeks (only 35 mins/day!)

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