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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

Reverse Lunge Forward Lunge

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Reverse Lunge Front Kick

Bodyweight · Medium
QuadricepsGlutesHamstringsCore

Reverse Lunge High Knee

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Reverse Lunge High Knee Forward Lunge

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Reverse Lunge Knee Drive

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Reverse Lunge with Quick Arms

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Reverse Plank with Leg Lift

Bodyweight · Medium
QuadricepsCoreTricepsHamstringsCalvesRear shouldersFront shouldersSide shouldersInner thighs

Reverse Treadmill Walking

Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalves

Ring Side Squat

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsInner thighs

Ring Split Squat

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Roll Ball Rectus Femoris Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
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Safety Bar Front Squat

Hard
QuadricepsGlutesHamstringsCore

Scissors Jump

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesCore

Seated Alternate Knee Extension on Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
QuadricepsCore

Seated Alternating Leg Abduction and Extension

Bodyweight · Easy
QuadricepsOuter thighsGlutesCore

Seated Extended Leg Raise on a Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
QuadricepsAbsCore

Seated In-Out Leg Raise on Floor

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsQuadricepsCoreObliquesOuter thighs

Seated Leg Extension

Easy
Quadriceps

Seated Leg Extension with Inward Toes

Easy
Quadriceps

Seated Leg Kick on a Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
QuadricepsAbsCore

Seated Leg Press Machine

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Seated Leg Raises on a Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsQuadricepsCore

Seated Marching on a Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
QuadricepsCoreGlutes

Seated Quadriceps Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
Quadriceps

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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