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Quadriceps Exercises

Exercises targeting Quadriceps.

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Conan's Wheel

With the weight loaded, take a zurcher hold on the end of the implement. Place the bar in the crook of the elbow and hold onto your wrist. Try to keep the weight off of the forearms.

Quadriceps
Core
Biceps
Intermediate

Crossover Reverse Lunge

Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. This will be your starting position.

Lower Back
Core
Abductors
Intermediate

Deadlift with Bands

To deadlift with short bands, simply loop them over the bar before you start, and step into them to set up. For long bands, they will need to be anchored to a secure base, such as heavy dumbbells or a rack.

Lower Back
Forearms
Glutes
Advanced

Deadlift with Chains

You can attach the chains to the sleeves of the bar, or just drape the middle over the bar so there is a greater weight increase as you lift.

Lower Back
Forearms
Glutes
Advanced

Deficit Deadlift

Begin by having a platform or weight plates that you can stand on, usually 1-3 inches in height. Approach the bar so that it is centered over your feet. You feet should be about hip width apart. Bend at the hip to grip the bar at shoulder width, allowing your shoulder blades to protract. Typically, you would use an overhand grip or an over/under grip on heavier sets.

Lower Back
Forearms
Glutes
Intermediate

Depth Jump Leap

For this drill you will need two boxes or benches, one 12 to 16 inches high and the other 22 to 26 inches high.

Quadriceps
Abductors
Adductors
Beginner

Double Kettlebell Alternating Hang Clean

Place two kettlebells between your feet. To get in the starting position, push your butt back and look straight ahead.

Hamstrings
Biceps
Calves
Intermediate

Double Kettlebell Jerk

Hold a kettlebell by the handle in each hand.

Shoulders
Calves
Quadriceps
Intermediate

Double Kettlebell Push Press

Clean two kettlebells to your shoulders.

Shoulders
Calves
Quadriceps
Intermediate

Double Kettlebell Snatch

Place two kettlebells behind your feet. Bend your knees and sit back to pick up the kettlebells.

Shoulders
Glutes
Hamstrings
Advanced

Double Leg Butt Kick

Begin standing with your knees slightly bent.

Quadriceps
Abductors
Adductors
Beginner

Dumbbell Clean

Begin standing with a dumbbell in each hand with your feet shoulder width apart.

Hamstrings
Calves
Forearms
Intermediate

Dumbbell Lunges

Stand with your torso upright holding two dumbbells in your hands by your sides. This will be your starting position.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Beginner

Dumbbell Rear Lunge

Stand with your torso upright holding two dumbbells in your hands by your sides. This will be your starting position.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Intermediate

Dumbbell Seated Box Jump

Position a box a couple feet to the side of a bench. Hold a dumbbell to your chest with both hands and seat yourself on the bench facing the box. This will be your starting position.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Intermediate

Dumbbell Squat

Stand up straight while holding a dumbbell on each hand (palms facing the side of your legs).

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Beginner

Dumbbell Squat To A Bench

Stand up straight with a flat bench behind you while holding a dumbbell on each hand (palms facing the side of your legs).

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Intermediate

Dumbbell Step Ups

Stand up straight while holding a dumbbell on each hand (palms facing the side of your legs).

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Intermediate

Elevated Back Lunge

Position a bar onto a rack at shoulder height loaded to an appropriate weight. Place a short, raised platform behind you.

Quadriceps
Glutes
Hamstrings
Intermediate

Elliptical Trainer

To begin, step onto the elliptical and select the desired option from the menu. Most ellipticals have a manual setting, or you can select a program to run. Typically, you can enter your age and weight to estimate the amount of calories burned during exercise. Elevation can be adjusted to change the intensity of the workout.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Intermediate

Farmer's Walk

There are various implements that can be used for the farmers walk. These can also be performed with heavy dumbbells or short bars if these implements aren't available. Begin by standing between the implements.

Forearms
Core
Glutes
Intermediate

Fast Skipping

Start in a relaxed position with one leg slightly forward. This will be your starting position.

Quadriceps
Abductors
Adductors
Beginner

Forward Drag with Press

Attach a dual handled chain or rope attachment to the sled. You should be facing away from the sled, holding a handle in each hand.

Chest
Calves
Glutes
Intermediate

Frankenstein Squat

This drill teaches you the proper positioning of both the bar and your body during the clean and front squat.

Quadriceps
Core
Calves
Intermediate

Freehand Jump Squat

Cross your arms over your chest.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Intermediate

Frog Hops

Stand with your hands behind your head, and squat down keeping your torso upright and your head up. This will be your starting position.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Intermediate

Front Barbell Squat

This exercise is best performed inside a squat rack for safety purposes. To begin, first set the bar on a rack that best matches your height. Once the correct height is chosen and the bar is loaded, bring your arms up under the bar while keeping the elbows high and the upper arm slightly above parallel to the floor. Rest the bar on top of the deltoids and cross your arms while grasping the bar for total control.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Advanced

Front Barbell Squat To A Bench

This exercise is best performed inside a squat rack for safety purposes. To begin, first set a flat bench behind you and set the bar on a rack that best matches your height. Once the correct height is chosen and the bar is loaded, bring your arms up under the bar while keeping the elbows high and the upper arm slightly above parallel to the floor. Rest the bar on top of the deltoids and cross your arms while grasping the bar for total control.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Advanced

Front Box Jump

Begin with a box of an appropriate height 1-2 feet in front of you. Stand with your feet should width apart. This will be your starting position.

Hamstrings
Abductors
Adductors
Beginner

Front Cone Hops (or hurdle hops)

Set up a row of cones or other small barriers, placing them a few feet apart.

Quadriceps
Abductors
Adductors
Beginner