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Quadriceps exercise guides

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Strongman Other

Tire Flip

The Tire Flip is a strongman movement that begins with a powerful leg and hip drive and finishes with the tire being pushed over. The quadriceps provide the primary effort, wi...

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Cardio

Trail Running/Walking

Trail Running/Walking adds changing terrain, elevation, and footing to a cardio session. The quadriceps are listed as the primary muscle group, while the calves, glutes, and h...

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Strength Other

Trap Bar Deadlift

The Trap Bar Deadlift places the lifter inside the frame of a hex bar with the handles beside the body. The quadriceps are listed as the primary muscle group, while the glutes...

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Strength Machine

V-Squat Machine

The V-Squat Machine supports the shoulders and guides the body through an angled squat path. The quadriceps provide the primary effort, while the glutes, hamstrings, and calve...

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Cardio Machine

Walking, Treadmill

Treadmill walking provides adjustable indoor cardio through changes in speed and incline. The quadriceps are listed as the primary muscle group, while the calves, glutes, and...

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Strength Body Only

Wall Sit

The Wall Sit is an isometric lower-body exercise held with the back supported against a wall. The quadriceps provide the primary effort, while the glutes and calves assist wit...

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Strength Barbell

Weighted Jump Squat

The Weighted Jump Squat adds light external resistance to an explosive squat jump. The quadriceps provide the primary force, while the glutes, hamstrings, calves, and lower ba...

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Strength Barbell

Weighted Sissy Squat

The Weighted Sissy Squat is a supported quadriceps exercise in which the knees and pelvis travel forward as the torso leans back. The calves, glutes, and hamstrings assist wit...

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Strength Other

Weighted Squat

This Weighted Squat variation uses a belt with the load hanging between elevated foot supports. The quadriceps provide the primary effort, while the glutes, hamstrings, and ca...

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Strength Barbell

Wide Stance Barbell Squat

The Wide Stance Barbell Squat uses a stance wider than shoulder width with the bar supported across the upper back. The quadriceps provide the primary effort, while the glutes...

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