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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

Sissy Squat (Bodyweight)

Bodyweight · Medium
Quadriceps

Sit to Stand on a Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Sitting Jack on a Padded Stool

Bodyweight · Easy
QuadricepsFront shouldersSide shouldersCoreMiddle chestInner thighsOuter thighs

Sitting March on a Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
QuadricepsGlutesCore

Sitting Side Step on Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsAbsCore

Skater Arm Swings

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Skater Hop

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesOuter thighs

Skater Jumps

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsOuter thighs

Skater Stepback

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCoreOuter thighs

Skipping Rope

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesInner thighs

Sled Pull

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesInner thighs

Sled push

Easy
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesCardioHamstringsCore

Sled Reverse Hack Squat

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Sled Side Leg Press

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsOuter thighs

Sled Wide Hack Squat

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighsOuter thighs

Slight Squat Front Raise

Bodyweight · Medium
QuadricepsFront shouldersGlutesCore

Smith Curtsey Lunge

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsInner thighs

Smith Machine Box Squat

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsLower back

Smith Machine Bulgarian Split Squat

Hard
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Smith Machine Bulgarian Split Squat (one leg)

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Smith Machine Chair Squat

Easy
QuadricepsCalvesGlutesInner thighs

Smith Machine Front Leg Elevated Split Squat

Hard
QuadricepsGlutesHamstringsCore

Smith Machine Front Squat

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Smith Machine Hack Squat

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner 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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