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Quadriceps Exercises

Exercises targeting Quadriceps.

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Running, Treadmill

To begin, step onto the treadmill and select the desired option from the menu. Most treadmills 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
Beginner

Sandbag Load

To load sandbags or other objects, begin with the implements placed a distance from the loading platform, typically 50 feet.

Quadriceps
Core
Biceps
Beginner

Scissors Jump

Assume a lunge stance position with one foot forward with the knee bent, and the rear knee nearly touching the ground.

Quadriceps
Glutes
Hamstrings
Beginner

Side Hop-Sprint

Stand to the side of a cone or hurdle.

Quadriceps
Abductors
Adductors
Beginner

Side Standing Long Jump

Begin standing with your feet hip width apart in an athletic stance. Your head and chest should be up, knees and hips slightly bent. This will be your starting position.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Beginner

Side to Side Box Shuffle

Stand to one side of the box with your left foot resting on the middle of it.

Quadriceps
Abductors
Adductors
Beginner

Single-Cone Sprint Drill

This drill teaches quick foot action. You need a single cone. Begin standing next to the cone with one arm back and one arm forward.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Beginner

Single Leg Butt Kick

Begin by standing on one leg, with the bent knee raised. This will be your start position.

Quadriceps
Calves
Hamstrings
Beginner

Single-Leg High Box Squat

Position a box in a rack. Secure a band or rope in place above the box.

Quadriceps
Glutes
Hamstrings
Beginner

Single-Leg Hop Progression

Arrange a line of cones in front of you. Assume a relaxed standing position, balanced on one leg. Raise the knee of your opposite leg. This will be your starting position.

Quadriceps
Abductors
Adductors
Beginner

Single-Leg Lateral Hop

Stand to the side of a cone or hurdle. To get into the start position, stand on one leg with your knee slightly bent.

Quadriceps
Abductors
Adductors
Beginner

Single-Leg Leg Extension

Seat yourself in the machine and adjust it so that you are positioned properly. The pad should be against the lower part of the shin but not in contact with the ankle. Adjust the seat so that the pivot point is in line with your knee. Select a weight appropriate for your abilities.

Quadriceps
Beginner

Single Leg Push-off

Stand on the ground with one foot resting on the box, heel close to the edge.

Quadriceps
Calves
Hamstrings
Beginner

Single-Leg Stride Jump

Stand to the side of a box with your inside foot on top of it, close to the edge.

Quadriceps
Abductors
Adductors
Beginner

Sit Squats

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

Quadriceps
Abductors
Glutes
Beginner

Skating

Roller skating is a fun activity which can be effective in improving cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular endurance. It requires relatively good balance and coordination. It is necessary to learn the basics of skating including turning and stopping and to wear protective gear to avoid possible injury.

Quadriceps
Abductors
Adductors
Intermediate

Sled Drag - Harness

To begin, load the sled with the desired weight and attach the pulling strap. You can pull with handles, use a harness, or attach the pulling strap to a weight belt.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Beginner

Sled Overhead Backward Walk

Attach dual handles to a sled connected by a rope or chain. Load the sled to a light weight.

Shoulders
Calves
Middle Back
Beginner

Sled Push

Load your pushing sled with the desired weight.

Quadriceps
Calves
Chest
Beginner

Smith Machine Hang Power Clean

Position the bar at knee height and load it to an appropriate weight.

Hamstrings
Glutes
Lower Back
Intermediate

Smith Machine Leg Press

Position a Smith machine bar a couple feet off of the ground. Ensure that it is resting on the safeties. After loading the bar to an appropriate weight, lie underneath the bar. Place the middle of your feet on the bar, tucking your knees to your chest. This will be your starting position.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Intermediate

Smith Machine Pistol Squat

To begin, first set the bar to a position that best matches your height. Step under it and position the bar across the back of your shoulders.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Intermediate

Smith Machine Squat

To begin, first set the bar on the height that best matches your height. Once the correct height is chosen and the bar is loaded, step under the bar and place the back of your shoulders (slightly below the neck) across it.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Beginner

Smith Single-Leg Split Squat

To begin, place a flat bench 2-3 feet behind the smith machine. Then, set the bar on the height that best matches your height. Once the correct height is chosen and the bar is loaded, step under the bar and place the back of your shoulders (slightly below the neck) across it.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Beginner

Snatch

Place your feet at a shoulder width stance with the barbell resting right above the connection between the toes and the rest of the foot.

Quadriceps
Biceps
Glutes
Intermediate

Snatch Balance

Begin with the feet in the pulling position, the bar racked across the back of the shoulders, and the hands placed in a wide snatch grip.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Intermediate

Snatch Deadlift

The snatch deadlift strengthens the first pull of the snatch. Begin with a wide snatch grip with the barbell placed on the platform. The feet should be directly under the hips, with the feet turned out. Squat down to the bar, keeping the back in absolute extension with the head facing forward.

Hamstrings
Forearms
Glutes
Intermediate

Snatch from Blocks

Begin with a loaded barbell on boxes or stands of the desired height. A wide grip should be taken on the bar. The feet should be directly below the hips, with the feet turned out as needed. Lower the hips, with the chest up and the head looking forward. The shoulders should be just in front of the bar, with the elbows pointed out. This will be the starting position.

Quadriceps
Calves
Forearms
Advanced

Snatch Pull

With a barbell on the floor close to the shins, take a wide snatch grip. Lower your hips with the weight focused on the heels, back straight, head facing forward, chest up, with your shoulders just in front of the bar. This will be your starting position.

Hamstrings
Calves
Glutes
Intermediate

Speed Box Squat

Attach bands to the bar that are securely anchored near the ground. You may need to choke the bands to get adequate tension.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Intermediate