Your quads could use a stretch because they are probably tighter than you realize. The quads (or quadriceps) consist of four muscles—the rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis and ...

As their name suggests, the quads are made up of four muscles: the vastus lateralis, vastus medialis ... and more resistant to lengthening or stretching. Get those tight quads under control ...

Vastus intermedius: Positioned between the vastus lateralis and vastus medialis, and beneath the rectus femoris, this muscle also functions to extend the knee. 'Stretching the quadriceps is essential ...

Again, care should be taken to avoid burns. If you have injured your vastus lateralis, your physical therapist may recommend certain exercises to help you regain strength and range of motion.