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Quadriceps exercise guides

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Rocket Jump

The Rocket Jump is a bodyweight vertical jump performed from a shallow squat. The quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, and hips create upward force while the arms assist with reach...

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Cardio Other

Rope Jumping

Rope Jumping is a rhythmic cardio exercise that combines repeated low jumps with coordinated rope turns. The calves, quadriceps, and hamstrings absorb and produce force while...

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Cardio Machine

Rowing, Stationary

Stationary Rowing is a full-body cardio exercise that coordinates the legs, hips, torso, and arms. The quadriceps begin the drive, while the glutes, hamstrings, back, biceps,...

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Cardio Machine

Running, Treadmill

Running on a treadmill is a cardio exercise performed on a motor-driven belt with adjustable speed and incline. The quadriceps are listed as primary, while the calves, glutes,...

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Strongman Other

Sandbag Load

The Sandbag Load combines an awkward-object pickup, carry, and platform load. The quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, trunk, back, shoulders, arms, and grip all contribute.

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Plyometrics Body Only

Scissors Jump

Scissor Jumps are plyometric jumping lunges in which the legs switch positions while airborne. The quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings create the jump and absorb the landing.

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Plyometrics Other

Side Hop-Sprint

The Side Hop-Sprint combines repeated lateral hops over a low obstacle with an immediate forward sprint. The quadriceps, calves, hamstrings, abductors, and adductors produce a...

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Plyometrics Other

Side to Side Box Shuffle

The Side-to-Side Box Shuffle moves laterally across a low platform while alternating which foot lands on top. The quadriceps, calves, hamstrings, abductors, and adductors cont...

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Plyometrics Body Only

Single Leg Butt Kick

The Single-Leg Butt Kick is an advanced plyometric drill performed from one leg. The quadriceps, calves, and hamstrings create the takeoff, heel recovery, and landing control.

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