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.
Cossack Squat
A deep lateral squat that builds single-side leg strength, adductor (groin) strength through range, and hip mobility — directly transferable to change-of-direction and lateral push-off in field sports.
Crossover Reverse Lunge
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. This will be your starting position.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Double Kettlebell Jerk
Hold a kettlebell by the handle in each hand.
Double Kettlebell Push Press
Clean two kettlebells to your shoulders.
Double Kettlebell Snatch
Place two kettlebells behind your feet. Bend your knees and sit back to pick up the kettlebells.
Double Leg Butt Kick
Begin standing with your knees slightly bent.
Dumbbell Clean
Begin standing with a dumbbell in each hand with your feet shoulder width apart.
Dumbbell Lunges
Stand with your torso upright holding two dumbbells in your hands by your sides. This will be your starting position.
Dumbbell Rear Lunge
Stand with your torso upright holding two dumbbells in your hands by your sides. This will be your starting position.
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.
Dumbbell Squat
Stand up straight while holding a dumbbell on each hand (palms facing the side of your legs).
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).
Dumbbell Step Ups
Stand up straight while holding a dumbbell on each hand (palms facing the side of your legs).
Elevated Back Lunge
Position a bar onto a rack at shoulder height loaded to an appropriate weight. Place a short, raised platform behind you.
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.
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.
Fast Skipping
Start in a relaxed position with one leg slightly forward. This will be your starting position.
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.
Frankenstein Squat
This drill teaches you the proper positioning of both the bar and your body during the clean and front squat.
Freehand Jump Squat
Cross your arms over your chest.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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