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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

CMJ Hands on Hips

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalves

Continuous Mini Jumps

Bodyweight · Easy
QuadricepsCalvesGlutesCore

Corner Touch

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesCore

Cossack Squat

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Couch Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
QuadricepsGlutesCore

Counterbalanced Skater Squat

Bodyweight · Hard
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Crescent Lunge

Bodyweight · Easy
QuadricepsGlutesInner thighs

Criss Cross Jump

Bodyweight · Medium
QuadricepsCalvesGlutesCore

Criss-Cross Jack

Bodyweight · Easy
QuadricepsInner thighsOuter thighsGlutesCalvesCore

Cross Jump Jack

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesCoreInner thighsOuter thighs

Crossover Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsObliquesAbsCalvesInner thighs

Curtsey Cross Punch

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCoreObliques

Curtsey Side Step

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsInner thighs

Curtsey Squat

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCoreInner thighs

Curtsy Lunge Slide with Towel

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighsOuter thighs

Deep Breathe Flaps Plyo Squat

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Deep Prisoner Squat

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Deep Squat

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesCore

Depth Drop Jump

Bodyweight · Hard
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesCore

Depth Jump

Bodyweight · Hard
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesCore

Diagonal Lunge

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCoreInner thighs

Donkey Squat

Bodyweight · Hard
QuadricepsCalvesGlutesCore

Double High Knee Side Hop

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesCore

Double Jump Squat

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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