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Quadriceps Exercises

782 exercises targeting the Quadriceps, with muscle activation, equipment options and instructions for every level.

782
Exercises
53
Equipment Items
3
Difficulties

All Quadriceps exercises

Kneeling to Standing Squat

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Knees and Toes Point Out Squat Slide (Wall)

Bodyweight · Easy
QuadricepsOuter thighsGlutesCore

Knees and Toes Point-In Squat Slide (Wall)

Bodyweight · Easy
QuadricepsInner thighsGlutesCore

Landmine Front Squat

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Landmine Kneeling Thruster Press

Medium
TricepsGlutesQuadricepsFront shouldersSide shouldersUpper chestMiddle chestInner thighs

Landmine Overhead Rear Lunge

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCoreFront shoulders

Landmine Rear Lunge

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Landmine Rear Lunge (Chest Hold)

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Landmine Sissy Squat

Hard
QuadricepsGlutesCalves

Landmine Squat

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCoreLower back

Landmine Squat and Press

Medium
TricepsGlutesQuadricepsFront shoulders

Landmine Squat with Multi-Grip Attachment

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsLower back

Landmine Sumo Squat

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighsOuter thighs

Lateral Cone Hop

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesCore

Lateral Hops

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalves

Lateral Hurdle Jump

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesCore

Lateral Shuffle

Bodyweight · Easy
QuadricepsOuter thighsGlutesCalves

Lateral Shuffle Squat Tap

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesCore

Lateral Shuffles

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesOuter thighs

Lateral Ski Hops

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesCore

Lateral Squat

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighsOuter thighs

Lateral Squat Walk

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsCoreInner thighsOuter thighs

Lateral Squat Walk

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsInner thighs

Lateral Squat with Towel

Bodyweight · Easy
QuadricepsInner thighsGlutesHamstrings

How to train your Quadriceps effectively

Training the Quadriceps responds to both heavy compound work and high-volume isolation. A balanced session combines a primary compound press, pull or squat pattern with a focused isolation movement that builds shape and detail.

Aim for 10 to 20 hard sets per muscle group per week, split across 1 to 2 sessions. Beginners progress with bodyweight and dumbbells; intermediates benefit most from progressive overload on barbell and cable variants.

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