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Quadriceps Exercises

148 exercises

Body weight

14 exercises
Bodyweight Squat
Bodyweight Squat Strength · Beginner Beginner strength exercise targeting quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings
Double Leg Butt Kick
Double Leg Butt Kick Plyometrics · Beginner Beginner plyometrics exercise targeting quadriceps, abductors, adductors, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Fast Skipping
Fast Skipping Plyometrics · Beginner Beginner plyometrics exercise targeting quadriceps, abductors, adductors, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Rear Leg Raises
Rear Leg Raises Stretching · Beginner Beginner stretching exercise targeting quadriceps
Rocket Jump
Rocket Jump Plyometrics · Beginner Beginner plyometrics exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, hamstrings
Scissors Jump
Scissors Jump Plyometrics · Beginner Beginner plyometrics exercise targeting quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings
Single Leg Butt Kick
Single Leg Butt Kick Plyometrics · Beginner Beginner plyometrics exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, hamstrings
Split Jump
Split Jump Plyometrics · Beginner Beginner plyometrics exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Standing Long Jump
Standing Long Jump Plyometrics · Beginner Beginner plyometrics exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Star Jump
Star Jump Plyometrics · Beginner Beginner plyometrics exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings, shoulders
All Fours Quad Stretch
All Fours Quad Stretch Stretching · Intermediate Intermediate stretching exercise targeting quadriceps, quadriceps
Bench Jump
Bench Jump Plyometrics · Intermediate Intermediate plyometrics exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Freehand Jump Squat
Freehand Jump Squat Strength · Intermediate Intermediate strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Lying Prone Quadriceps
Lying Prone Quadriceps Stretching · Expert Expert stretching exercise targeting quadriceps

Dumbbell

8 exercises

Barbell

47 exercises
Barbell Side Split Squat
Barbell Side Split Squat Strength · Beginner Beginner strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, hamstrings, lower back
Barbell Squat
Barbell Squat Strength · Beginner Beginner strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings, lower back
Barbell Walking Lunge
Barbell Walking Lunge Strength · Beginner Beginner strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Barbell Full Squat
Barbell Full Squat Strength · Intermediate Intermediate strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings, lower back
Barbell Hack Squat
Barbell Hack Squat Strength · Intermediate Intermediate strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, forearms, hamstrings
Barbell Lunge
Barbell Lunge Strength · Intermediate Intermediate strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Barbell Step Ups
Barbell Step Ups Strength · Intermediate Intermediate strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps
Box Squat
Box Squat Powerlifting · Intermediate Intermediate powerlifting exercise targeting quadriceps, adductors, calves, glutes, hamstrings, lower back
Clean from Blocks
Clean from Blocks Olympic Weightlifting · Intermediate Intermediate olympic weightlifting exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings, shoulders, traps
Clean Pull
Clean Pull Olympic Weightlifting · Intermediate Intermediate olympic weightlifting exercise targeting quadriceps, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lower back, traps
Elevated Back Lunge
Elevated Back Lunge Strength · Intermediate Intermediate strength exercise targeting quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings
Frankenstein Squat
Frankenstein Squat Olympic Weightlifting · Intermediate Intermediate olympic weightlifting exercise targeting quadriceps, abdominals, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Front Squat (Clean Grip)
Front Squat (Clean Grip) Strength · Intermediate Intermediate strength exercise targeting quadriceps, abdominals, glutes, hamstrings
Hang Clean
Hang Clean Olympic Weightlifting · Intermediate Intermediate olympic weightlifting exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lower back, shoulders, traps
Hang Clean - Below the Knees
Hang Clean - Below the Knees Olympic Weightlifting · Intermediate Intermediate olympic weightlifting exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lower back, shoulders, traps
Heaving Snatch Balance
Heaving Snatch Balance Olympic Weightlifting · Intermediate Intermediate olympic weightlifting exercise targeting quadriceps, abdominals, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, shoulders, triceps
Jefferson Squats
Jefferson Squats Strength · Intermediate Intermediate strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings, lower back, traps
Jerk Dip Squat
Jerk Dip Squat Olympic Weightlifting · Intermediate Intermediate olympic weightlifting exercise targeting quadriceps, abdominals, calves
Narrow Stance Squats
Narrow Stance Squats Strength · Intermediate Intermediate strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings, lower back
Olympic Squat
Olympic Squat Olympic Weightlifting · Intermediate Intermediate olympic weightlifting exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Power Snatch from Blocks
Power Snatch from Blocks Olympic Weightlifting · Intermediate Intermediate olympic weightlifting exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lower back, shoulders, traps, triceps
Reverse Band Box Squat
Reverse Band Box Squat Powerlifting · Intermediate Intermediate powerlifting exercise targeting quadriceps, abductors, adductors, calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lower back
Snatch
Snatch Olympic Weightlifting · Intermediate Intermediate olympic weightlifting exercise targeting quadriceps, biceps, glutes, hamstrings, lower back, shoulders, traps, triceps
Snatch Balance
Snatch Balance Olympic Weightlifting · Intermediate Intermediate olympic weightlifting exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings, shoulders, triceps
Speed Box Squat
Speed Box Squat Powerlifting · Intermediate Intermediate powerlifting exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Split Clean
Split Clean Olympic Weightlifting · Intermediate Intermediate olympic weightlifting exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lower back, shoulders, traps
Split Jerk
Split Jerk Olympic Weightlifting · Intermediate Intermediate olympic weightlifting exercise targeting quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, shoulders, triceps
Squat with Bands
Squat with Bands Powerlifting · Intermediate Intermediate powerlifting exercise targeting quadriceps, adductors, calves, glutes, hamstrings, lower back
Squat with Chains
Squat with Chains Powerlifting · Intermediate Intermediate powerlifting exercise targeting quadriceps, adductors, calves, glutes, hamstrings, lower back
Squat with Plate Movers
Squat with Plate Movers Strength · Intermediate Intermediate strength exercise targeting quadriceps, abductors, adductors, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Weighted Jump Squat
Weighted Jump Squat Strength · Intermediate Intermediate strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings, lower back
Wide Stance Barbell Squat
Wide Stance Barbell Squat Strength · Intermediate Intermediate strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings, lower back
Barbell Squat To A Bench
Barbell Squat To A Bench Strength · Expert Expert strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings, lower back
Box Squat with Bands
Box Squat with Bands Powerlifting · Expert Expert powerlifting exercise targeting quadriceps, abductors, adductors, calves, glutes, hamstrings, lower back
Box Squat with Chains
Box Squat with Chains Strength · Expert Expert strength exercise targeting quadriceps, abductors, adductors, calves, glutes, hamstrings, lower back
Front Barbell Squat
Front Barbell Squat Strength · Expert Expert strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Front Barbell Squat To A Bench
Front Barbell Squat To A Bench Strength · Expert Expert strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
One Leg Barbell Squat
One Leg Barbell Squat Strength · Expert Expert strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
One-Arm Side Deadlift
One-Arm Side Deadlift Strength · Expert Expert strength exercise targeting quadriceps, abdominals, calves, glutes, hamstrings, lower back, traps
Overhead Squat
Overhead Squat Olympic Weightlifting · Expert Expert olympic weightlifting exercise targeting quadriceps, abdominals, calves, glutes, hamstrings, lower back, shoulders, triceps
Power Jerk
Power Jerk Olympic Weightlifting · Expert Expert olympic weightlifting exercise targeting quadriceps, abdominals, calves, glutes, hamstrings, shoulders, triceps
Reverse Band Power Squat
Reverse Band Power Squat Powerlifting · Expert Expert powerlifting exercise targeting quadriceps, adductors, calves, glutes, hamstrings, lower back
Snatch from Blocks
Snatch from Blocks Olympic Weightlifting · Expert Expert olympic weightlifting exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lower back, shoulders, traps, triceps
Speed Squats
Speed Squats Strength · Expert Expert strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings, lower back
Squat Jerk
Squat Jerk Strength · Expert Expert strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings, shoulders, triceps
Weighted Sissy Squat
Weighted Sissy Squat Strength · Expert Expert strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Zercher Squats
Zercher Squats Strength · Expert Expert strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings

Kettlebells

4 exercises

Cable

2 exercises

Machine

23 exercises
Bicycling, Stationary
Bicycling, Stationary Cardio · Beginner Beginner cardio exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Chair Squat
Chair Squat Strength · Beginner Beginner strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Hack Squat
Hack Squat Strength · Beginner Beginner strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Jogging, Treadmill
Jogging, Treadmill Cardio · Beginner Beginner cardio exercise targeting quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings
Leg Extensions
Leg Extensions Strength · Beginner Beginner strength exercise targeting quadriceps
Leg Press
Leg Press Strength · Beginner Beginner strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Leverage Deadlift
Leverage Deadlift Strength · Beginner Beginner strength exercise targeting quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings
Recumbent Bike
Recumbent Bike Cardio · Beginner Beginner cardio exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Running, Treadmill
Running, Treadmill Cardio · Beginner Beginner cardio exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Single-Leg Leg Extension
Single-Leg Leg Extension Strength · Beginner Beginner strength exercise targeting quadriceps
Smith Machine Squat
Smith Machine Squat Strength · Beginner Beginner strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings, lower back
Smith Single-Leg Split Squat
Smith Single-Leg Split Squat Strength · Beginner Beginner strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Walking, Treadmill
Walking, Treadmill Cardio · Beginner Beginner cardio exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Elliptical Trainer
Elliptical Trainer Cardio · Intermediate Intermediate cardio exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Lunge Sprint
Lunge Sprint Strength · Intermediate Intermediate strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Lying Machine Squat
Lying Machine Squat Strength · Intermediate Intermediate strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Narrow Stance Hack Squats
Narrow Stance Hack Squats Strength · Intermediate Intermediate strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Narrow Stance Leg Press
Narrow Stance Leg Press Strength · Intermediate Intermediate strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Rowing, Stationary
Rowing, Stationary Cardio · Intermediate Intermediate cardio exercise targeting quadriceps, biceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings, lower back, middle back
Smith Machine Leg Press
Smith Machine Leg Press Strength · Intermediate Intermediate strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Smith Machine Pistol Squat
Smith Machine Pistol Squat Strength · Intermediate Intermediate strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Stairmaster
Stairmaster Cardio · Intermediate Intermediate cardio exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Step Mill
Step Mill Cardio · Intermediate Intermediate cardio exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings

Bands

2 exercises

Foam roll

1 exercise

Other

47 exercises
Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound
Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound Plyometrics · Beginner Beginner plyometrics exercise targeting quadriceps, abductors, adductors, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Backward Drag
Backward Drag Strongman · Beginner Beginner strongman exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lower back
Bear Crawl Sled Drags
Bear Crawl Sled Drags Strongman · Beginner Beginner strongman exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Bench Sprint
Bench Sprint Plyometrics · Beginner Beginner plyometrics exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Bicycling
Bicycling Cardio · Beginner Beginner cardio exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Bodyweight Walking Lunge
Bodyweight Walking Lunge Strength · Beginner Beginner strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Depth Jump Leap
Depth Jump Leap Plyometrics · Beginner Beginner plyometrics exercise targeting quadriceps, abductors, adductors, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Front Cone Hops (or hurdle hops)
Front Cone Hops (or hurdle hops) Plyometrics · Beginner Beginner plyometrics exercise targeting quadriceps, abductors, adductors, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Kneeling Hip Flexor
Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretching · Beginner Beginner stretching exercise targeting quadriceps, quadriceps
Looking At Ceiling
Looking At Ceiling Stretching · Beginner Beginner stretching exercise targeting quadriceps
Mountain Climbers
Mountain Climbers Plyometrics · Beginner Beginner plyometrics exercise targeting quadriceps, chest, hamstrings, shoulders
On Your Side Quad Stretch
On Your Side Quad Stretch Stretching · Beginner Beginner stretching exercise targeting quadriceps
On-Your-Back Quad Stretch
On-Your-Back Quad Stretch Stretching · Beginner Beginner stretching exercise targeting quadriceps
One Half Locust
One Half Locust Stretching · Beginner Beginner stretching exercise targeting quadriceps, abdominals, biceps, chest
Quick Leap
Quick Leap Plyometrics · Beginner Beginner plyometrics exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, hamstrings
Sandbag Load
Sandbag Load Strongman · Beginner Beginner strongman exercise targeting quadriceps, abdominals, biceps, calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lower back, middle back, shoulders, traps
Side Hop-Sprint
Side Hop-Sprint Plyometrics · Beginner Beginner plyometrics exercise targeting quadriceps, abductors, adductors, calves, hamstrings
Side Standing Long Jump
Side Standing Long Jump Plyometrics · Beginner Beginner plyometrics exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Side to Side Box Shuffle
Side to Side Box Shuffle Plyometrics · Beginner Beginner plyometrics exercise targeting quadriceps, abductors, adductors, calves, hamstrings
Single Leg Push-off
Single Leg Push-off Plyometrics · Beginner Beginner plyometrics exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, hamstrings
Single-Cone Sprint Drill
Single-Cone Sprint Drill Plyometrics · Beginner Beginner plyometrics exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Single-Leg High Box Squat
Single-Leg High Box Squat Strength · Beginner Beginner strength exercise targeting quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings
Single-Leg Hop Progression
Single-Leg Hop Progression Plyometrics · Beginner Beginner plyometrics exercise targeting quadriceps, abductors, adductors, calves, hamstrings
Single-Leg Lateral Hop
Single-Leg Lateral Hop Plyometrics · Beginner Beginner plyometrics exercise targeting quadriceps, abductors, adductors, calves, hamstrings
Single-Leg Stride Jump
Single-Leg Stride Jump Plyometrics · Beginner Beginner plyometrics exercise targeting quadriceps, abductors, adductors, calves, hamstrings
Sit Squats
Sit Squats Stretching · Beginner Beginner stretching exercise targeting quadriceps, abductors, glutes, hamstrings
Sled Drag - Harness
Sled Drag - Harness Strongman · Beginner Beginner strongman exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Sled Push
Sled Push Strongman · Beginner Beginner strongman exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, chest, glutes, hamstrings, triceps
Standing Elevated Quad Stretch
Standing Elevated Quad Stretch Stretching · Beginner Beginner stretching exercise targeting quadriceps
Standing Hip Flexors
Standing Hip Flexors Stretching · Beginner Beginner stretching exercise targeting quadriceps
Stride Jump Crossover
Stride Jump Crossover Plyometrics · Beginner Beginner plyometrics exercise targeting quadriceps, abductors, adductors, calves, hamstrings
Trail Running/Walking
Trail Running/Walking Cardio · Beginner Beginner cardio exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Trap Bar Deadlift
Trap Bar Deadlift Strength · Beginner Beginner strength exercise targeting quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings
Car Deadlift
Car Deadlift Strongman · Intermediate Intermediate strongman exercise targeting quadriceps, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lower back, traps
Conan's Wheel
Conan's Wheel Strongman · Intermediate Intermediate strongman exercise targeting quadriceps, abdominals, biceps, calves, forearms, lower back, shoulders, traps
Frog Hops
Frog Hops Stretching · Intermediate Intermediate stretching exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch
Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch Stretching · Intermediate Intermediate stretching exercise targeting quadriceps
Iron Crosses (stretch)
Iron Crosses (stretch) Stretching · Intermediate Intermediate stretching exercise targeting quadriceps
Linear Depth Jump
Linear Depth Jump Plyometrics · Intermediate Intermediate plyometrics exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Quad Stretch
Quad Stretch Stretching · Intermediate Intermediate stretching exercise targeting quadriceps
Rickshaw Deadlift
Rickshaw Deadlift Strongman · Intermediate Intermediate strongman exercise targeting quadriceps, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lower back, traps
Rope Jumping
Rope Jumping Cardio · Intermediate Intermediate cardio exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, hamstrings
Skating
Skating Cardio · Intermediate Intermediate cardio exercise targeting quadriceps, abductors, adductors, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Suspended Split Squat
Suspended Split Squat Strength · Intermediate Intermediate strength exercise targeting quadriceps, abductors, adductors, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Tire Flip
Tire Flip Strongman · Intermediate Intermediate strongman exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, chest, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lower back, shoulders, traps, triceps
Weighted Squat
Weighted Squat Strength · Intermediate Intermediate strength exercise targeting quadriceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Yoke Walk
Yoke Walk Strongman · Intermediate Intermediate strongman exercise targeting quadriceps, abdominals, abductors, adductors, calves, glutes, hamstrings, lower back