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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

Step Back with Push

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCoreFront shoulders

Step Knee Thrust

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Step Squat Jack

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalves

Step-Up on Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalves

Stepback with Prayer Push

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsCoreFront shoulders

Stepping Jack

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesCore

Sumo Deadlift High Pull

Hard
GlutesQuadricepsSide shouldersBicepsCalvesRear shouldersFront shouldersOuter forearmTrapeziusInner thighs

Sumo Hip Twist Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsObliquesAbsCalvesCoreInner thighs

Sumo Squat with Hand Circles

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesCore

Supported Pistol Squat

Bodyweight · Hard
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Suspender Single Leg Squat

Bodyweight · Medium
QuadricepsGlutesHamstringsCore

Suspender Squat Jump

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Suspension Forward Lunge with Rear Fly

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsRear shouldersHamstringsCoreMiddle back

Suspension Side Squat

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsInner thighsOuter thighs

Swimming Side Steps

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesOuter thighs

Swing and Forward Step

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Tip-Toe Squat

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesInner thighs

Toe Tap Split Jump

Bodyweight · Hard
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesCore

Top Bottom Punch Squat

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCoreFront shouldersObliques

Touchdown Heel Tap Jump

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesCore

Touchdown Squat Jump

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

TRX Split Squat

Bodyweight · Hard
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Tuck Jump

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesCore

Turn Side Step 4-Corner Touches

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesCore

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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