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Quadriceps exercise guides

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Strength Barbell

Barbell Walking Lunge

The Barbell Walking Lunge moves forward through alternating split-stance repetitions with a bar across the upper back. The quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings drive each step,...

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Strongman Other

Bear Crawl Sled Drags

Bear Crawl Sled Drags combine a forward crawl with resistance from a sled attached behind the body. The quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, and calves drive the lower body while t...

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Strength Machine

Belt Squat Machine

The Belt Squat Machine loads the lower body through a belt around the hips rather than a bar across the shoulders. The quadriceps perform much of the work, while the glutes, h...

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Plyometrics Body Only

Bench Jump

The Bench Jump is a plyometric exercise in which you jump completely over a bench or low barrier. The quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, and calves work together during the takeo...

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Plyometrics Other

Bench Sprint

The Bench Sprint is a fast alternating step exercise performed with one foot contacting an elevated platform at a time. The quadriceps, glutes, calves, and hamstrings help pus...

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Cardio Other

Bicycling

Bicycling is a cardio activity built around repeated pedaling. The quadriceps provide much of the downward force, while the glutes, hamstrings, and calves assist throughout th...

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Cardio Machine

Bicycling, Stationary

Stationary bicycling provides adjustable cardio training without traveling over an outdoor route. The quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, and calves contribute to pedaling while t...

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Strength Body Only

Bodyweight Squat

The Bodyweight Squat trains the quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings without external resistance. The hips and knees bend together as the body lowers and then returns to standin...

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Powerlifting Barbell

Box Squat

The Box Squat is a barbell squat variation that uses a box to set the bottom position. The quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, adductors, calves, and lower back contribute as you...

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