How to Stretch Your Quads (The Ultimate Guide)
Whatever reason you have for wanting to be more flexible, this quad stretching guide will give you what you need. Your quadriceps (the group of four muscles at the front of your thigh) are major movers in every lower body activity: walking, running, squatting, jumping, cycling, and climbing stairs. When they’re tight, everything from your […]
Trigger Points in the Quads: What They Are and How to Release Them
If you stretch your quads and can’t seem to get anywhere, there may be more going on beneath the surface. In this article, I break down what quad trigger points are, where they’re found, what causes them, and most importantly—how to get rid of them. If you just came for the trigger point techniques, click […]
How to Foam Roll Your Quads the Right Way
Foam rolling your quads might be one of the best things you can do to loosen tight muscles, improve mobility, and get rid of leg pain or quad related knee pain. But there’s a right way and a wrong way to do it—and if you’ve ever flopped onto a foam roller and hoped for the […]
Can Quad Trigger Points Cause Knee Pain?
If you’re experiencing knee pain that won’t go away—even though your scans are clear, your form is solid, and your stretches seem on point—it might be coming from somewhere unexpected: Your quads. More specifically, the problem could be trigger points in your quadriceps that are giving you knee pain. In this article, I cover: How […]
Trigger Points in the Legs: An Essential Guide to Lower Body Muscle Pain
From thigh tension to stubborn calf cramps and hamstring soreness, many people experience chronic leg pain without knowing the root cause. One of the most overlooked culprits? Trigger points—tiny, tight knots in your muscles that can send pain far beyond their source. In this article, we’ll explore two main things: – The most common leg […]
How to Release Trigger Points in the Quads
Tight quads can do more than make your legs feel stiff—they can also create pain in all your joints from your ankles to your lower back. If stretching alone isn’t solving the problem, the real issue might be trigger points—those tight, tender knots in the muscle that don’t go away on their own. In this […]
How To Stretch For Hamstring Relief
How To Stretch Your Hamstrings This article is about one thing and one thing only: Making your hamstring tightness go away for good. These are the stretches I use to get short and long-term relief for my hamstrings. When used with hamstring trigger pointing, it will allow you to train and live without pain. Period. […]
How Can You Relieve Hamstring Pain?
Getting Rid of Hamstring Pain Hamstring pain is a common issue that can significantly affect your mobility and overall quality of life. This article is all about what I have learned about getting rid of hamstring tension, trigger points and creating a plan for making long-term changes. Jump to: Understanding Hamstring Pain Hamstring pain can […]
What Causes Tight Hamstrings and Why Do They Feel So Tight?
The Causes of Your Hamstring Tightness Tight hamstrings are a common complaint that can affect your mobility and daily life. In this guide, I share the basic anatomy of the hamstrings, why they get tight in the first place and give you some ideas to fix the problem like I did for myself and countless […]
Can Tight Hamstrings Cause Knee Pain?
Knee Pain Caused By Tight Hamstrings Knee pain is often the result of tight muscles surrounding the joint. The problem is, we have a lot of muscles and it can be difficult to pinpoint whether your hamstring is causing the knee problem or if it is something else. But in this guide, I will explain […]