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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

Plate Push

Medium
QuadricepsFront shouldersMiddle chestTricepsGlutesCore

Plyo Side Lunge Stretch

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighsOuter thighs

Power Clean Thruster

Hard
TricepsGlutesQuadricepsHamstringsFront shouldersCalvesCoreSide shouldersInner forearmOuter forearmTrapeziusLower back

Power Jack

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Power Sled Backward Push

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalves

Power Sled Drag

Hard
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesInner thighs

Power Up Jump

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalves

Prayer Push Jump

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesCoreFront shoulders

Predator Jack

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesCore

Pressing Under

Hard
TricepsGlutesQuadricepsCalvesFront shouldersSide shouldersMiddle chestInner thighs

Prisoner Get Up

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Prisoner High Knee

Bodyweight · Easy
QuadricepsCoreHamstringsCardio

Punch Step Forward

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsTricepsCoreFront shoulders

Push-Up Alternate Rear Lunge against Wall

Bodyweight · Medium
QuadricepsMiddle chestTricepsGlutesFront shoulders

Quadriceps Lying Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
Quadriceps

Quick Sumo Squat

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsInner thighsHamstringsCore

Rainbow Switching Toe Tap

Bodyweight · Medium
QuadricepsCalvesGlutesCore

Reach Front Reach Top Sumo Squat

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsFront shouldersInner thighs

Resistance Band Lying Leg Press

Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstrings

Resistance Band Monster Walk

Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesInner thighs

Resistance Band Speed Step

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesCoreOuter thighs

Resistance Band Squat Step Out

Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCoreOuter thighs

Resistance Band Sumo Squat

Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsInner thighs

Reverse Lunge

Bodyweight · Easy
QuadricepsGlutesHamstringsCore

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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