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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

Burpee Side Tap Step Jack

Bodyweight · Hard
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCoreMiddle chest

Burpee Squat

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsTricepsHamstringsCoreMiddle chest

Burpee Tuck Jump

Bodyweight · Hard
GlutesQuadricepsTricepsCoreMiddle chest

Burpee Twist

Bodyweight · Hard
GlutesQuadricepsObliquesTricepsCoreMiddle chest

Burpee Two Star Jumps

Bodyweight · Hard
GlutesQuadricepsAbsHamstringsMiddle chest

Butt Kick Jump

Bodyweight · Medium
QuadricepsHamstringsGlutesCalves

Cable Assisted Nordic Curl

Medium
QuadricepsHamstringsCalvesInner thighs

Cable Deadlift

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Cable Front Squat

Medium
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Cable Front Squat with V-Bar

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCoreLower back

Cable Glute-Dominant Step Up

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Cable Goblet Squat

Medium
QuadricepsGlutesCore

Cable Lying Single Leg Hip Flexion

Medium
QuadricepsCoreAbsGlutes

Cable Reverse Squat

Medium
AbsQuadricepsGlutesCore

Cable Seated Leg Extension

Medium
Quadriceps

Cable Squat

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCoreLower back

Cable Squat Row (with Rope Attachment)

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsRear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsCalvesOuter forearmInner thighs

Cable Standing Hip Flexion

Medium
QuadricepsAbsCore

Cardio Lunge

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesCore

Ceiling Look Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsQuadricepsCoreObliques

Celebratory Knee Drives

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesCore

Chair Squat to Toe Stand

Bodyweight · Easy
QuadricepsCalvesGlutesCore

Clean

Medium
QuadricepsLower backCoreTrapezius

CMJ Arm Pull

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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