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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
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Difficulties

All Quadriceps exercises

Bodyweight Lateral Step Up

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesCore

Bodyweight Low Split Squat

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstrings

Bodyweight lunges

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstrings

Bodyweight Narrow Squat

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Bodyweight Overhead Squat

Bodyweight · Hard
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Bodyweight Paused Goblet Squat

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Bodyweight Pulse Forward Lunge

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Bodyweight Pulse Squat

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstrings

Bodyweight Rear Lunge with Front Raise

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCoreFront shoulders

Bodyweight Rear Lunge with Twist

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCoreObliques

Bodyweight Reverse Lunge

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Bodyweight Reverse Lunge with Overhead Reach

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Bodyweight Side Squat Step

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsInner thighsOuter thighs

Bodyweight Single Leg Squat with Support

Bodyweight · Medium
QuadricepsGlutesCore

Bodyweight Slow to Explosive Squats

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Bodyweight Split Squat (front foot elevated)

Bodyweight · Medium
QuadricepsGlutesHamstrings

Bodyweight squat

Bodyweight · Easy
QuadricepsAbsGlutesHamstringsCoreMiddle back

Bodyweight Squat on Slackline

Bodyweight · Hard
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Bodyweight Squat Side Shuffle

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesOuter thighs

Bodyweight Squat with Overhead Press

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsCoreFront shoulders

Bodyweight Step Up

Bodyweight · Easy
QuadricepsGlutesHamstrings

Bodyweight Step-Up on Step Box

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Bodyweight Supported Squat

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Bodyweight Swinging Jump Split Lunges

Bodyweight · Medium
QuadricepsCardioGlutesHamstringsCore

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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