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Muscle group · 114 exercises

Quads exercises

The quadriceps are the four muscles at the front of the thigh, and together they straighten the knee. Squats, lunges, leg presses and leg extensions all train them.

114 quad exercises, each with step-by-step instructions, a demonstration and the muscles it works — grouped by the equipment they use.

Bodyweight quad exercises

Dumbbell quad exercises

Barbell quad exercises

Machine quad exercises

Smith machine quad exercises

Leg press sled quad exercises

Kettlebell quad exercises

Resistance band quad exercises

Quads: other equipment

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Workouts with the sets, reps and rest already worked out, built from the exercises on this page.

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