Tag: Hamstrings Issues

Vastus Intermedius

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Vastus Intermedius

Pictured above is the deepest of the quadriceps, the vastus intermedius. The leg on the right has the vastus intermedius labeled. The leg on the left has all the muscles that cross your thigh in the region of the vastus intermedius plus the IT Band. Many people with pain in the IT Band region of their body have tightness in the vastus intermedius muscle and could benefit from releasing that tension. All of the muscles in the left leg are see-through so that you can appreciate the location and size of each muscle relative to the others.

Click here for a list of all the muscles.

Click here to view the quads all together.

Additional Quads you might be interested in:

  1. The Rectus Femoris
  2. The Vastus Medialis Oblique
  3. The Vastus Lateralis Oblique

Good luck working out those tight knots.

If you have any questions, please post a comment. We try to respond within 24 hours.

We're here to help you get more out of your training!

Vastus Lateralis

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Vastus Lateralis Oblique

Pictured above is one of the quadriceps, the vastus lateralis oblique -- otherwise known as the vastus lateralis, or VLO. The leg on the right has the VLO labeled. The leg on the left has all the muscles that cross your thigh in the region of the VLO. The IT Band is pictured, it runs along the outside of the VLO, but for SMR purposes the muscles attached to it or underneath it are our focus. All of the muscles in the left leg are see-through so that you can appreciate the location and size of each muscle relative to the others.

Click here for a list of all the muscles.

Click here to view the quads all together.

Additional Quads you might be interested in:

  1. The Rectus Femoris
  2. The Vastus Medialis Oblique
  3. The Vastus Intermedius

Good luck working out those tight knots.

If you have any questions, please post a comment. We try to respond within 24 hours.

We're here to help you get more out of your training!

Vastus Medialis Oblique

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Vastus Medialis Oblique

Pictured above is one of the quadriceps, the vastus medialis oblique -- otherwise known as the VMO. The leg on the right has the VMO labeled. The leg on the left has all the muscles that cross your thigh in the region of the VMO. All of the muscles in the left leg are see-through so that you can appreciate the location and size of each muscle relative to the others.

Click here for a list of all the muscles.

Click here to view the quads all together.

Additional Quads you might be interested in:

  1. The Rectus Femoris
  2. The Vastus Lateralis Oblique
  3. The Vastus Intermedius

Good luck working out those tight knots.

If you have any questions, please post a comment. We try to respond within 24 hours.

We're here to help you get more out of your training!

The Quadriceps

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The Quadriceps

Pictured above are the quadriceps. The leg on the right has each muscle labeled. The muscles are also layered just like in your thigh, showing how some of the muscles are covered by the others.

The leg on the left has all the muscles that cross the front of your thigh in addition to the quads. All of the muscles in the left leg are see-through so that you can appreciate the location and size of each muscle relative to the others.

Click here for a list of all the muscles.

Individual Quads you might be interested in:

  1. The Rectus Femoris
  2. The Vastus Medialis Oblique
  3. The Vastus Lateralis Oblique
  4. The Vastus Intermedius

Good luck working out those tight knots.

If you have any questions, please post a comment. We try to respond within 24 hours.

We're here to help you get more out of your training!

Hamstrings Press

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16th Extended -- Hamstrings Press
Use this SMR exercise AFTER the Quads Roll, and the Adductors Roll. 

This SMR exercise is to address the deeper knots in your hamstrings along the back of your thigh. 

If you have tightness or discomfort of the knee, deep dull aches in the lower leg, or general hamstring issues, then this exercise is likely to help.
For written instructions, click here to download a printable PDF of the Hamstrings Press

For our downloadable video instruction, click here. (Updated video coming soon!)

Be sure to post your questions and comments below. We want to provide the best instruction to help you recover from your workouts.

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**All information is provided for educational purposes only. You should consult your doctor before attempting any exercises you read on this page or any page on this website.**