Mobility

Hand Roller Outer Quad

Hand Roller Outer Quad is a fantastic movement for targeting your outer thigh muscles (quads). Through repeated rolling, you provide a deep tissue massage to the outer quad, helping to promote muscle recovery and flexibility. It's also great for rehabilitating muscles after strenuous workouts or reducing muscle pain and tension. This exercise requires minimal equipment and can be done as a relaxing, cool-down routine.

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Hand Roller Outer Quad instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Begin by kneeling on a mat or carpeted floor.

Place the hand roller on the mat horizontally in front of you, gripping the roller handles with both hands.

Extend one leg sideways on the mat and place the roller beneath your outer thigh.

Applying moderate pressure, slowly roll the roller back and forth from your hip to your knee.

Return to the starting position and repeat on the other leg. Remember to take it slowly and maintain control.

Begin by kneeling on a mat or carpeted floor.

Place the hand roller on the mat horizontally in front of you, gripping the roller handles with both hands.

Extend one leg sideways on the mat and place the roller beneath your outer thigh.

Applying moderate pressure, slowly roll the roller back and forth from your hip to your knee.

Return to the starting position and repeat on the other leg. Remember to take it slowly and maintain control.

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