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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

Seated rowing on rowing trainer

Easy
QuadricepsCardioMiddle backHamstringsCoreRear shoulders

Seated single leg raise

Bodyweight · Easy
Quadriceps

Seated Single Leg Raise on Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
QuadricepsAbsCore

Semi Squat Jump

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesCore

Shrimp Squat

Bodyweight · Hard
QuadricepsGlutesHamstringsCore

Shuffle Hops

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesCore

Shuffle Leg Lift

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCoreOuter thighs

Side Crunch Squat

Bodyweight · Medium
QuadricepsObliquesGlutesCore

Side Jump Twist

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesCoreObliques

Side Kick Burpee

Bodyweight · Hard
GlutesQuadricepsCoreCardioTricepsHamstringsCalvesFront shouldersMiddle chestObliquesOuter thighs

Side lunge

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadriceps

Side lunge

Bodyweight · Easy
QuadricepsGlutesHamstrings

Side Lunge Windmill

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCoreInner thighs

Side Lunge with Hip Rotation

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Side Lying Outward Knee Kick

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsOuter thighs

Side Shuffle High Knee

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsCardioHamstringsCoreOuter thighs

Side Squat Jack

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsInner thighs

Side Squat Touchdown

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsCoreInner thighsOuter thighs

Side Step Deep Squat

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsInner thighs

Side Step Diagonal Punches

Bodyweight · Easy
QuadricepsCoreGlutesFront shouldersObliques

Side Step L Pose

Bodyweight · Easy
QuadricepsCardioGlutesInner thighsOuter thighs

Side Step Swing

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Side Step Swipes

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCoreOuter thighs

Side Swing Skater Stepback

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCoreOuter thighs

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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