Tag: quadriceps

15 Best Quad Exercises of All Time

A lot of bodybuilders spend the majority of their training time working…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Tom Platz Talks Diet in Early Years and Transforming His Lower Body With Squats: “I Had No Legs Initially”

Even though he never boasted top-of-the-line genetics, bodybuilder Tom Platz became a…

Belinda Evans

One And One Half Squat: Target Your Legs and Core Effectively

Growing quads isn’t easy, especially if you only train legs once weekly.…

Filip Maric, PT

Zombie Squats: Ultimate Workout for Legs and Core Strength

Squats are often called the king of exercises. This is a title…

Mike O’Hearn Guides Breon Ansley Through Quad-Focused Workout 6 Weeks from 2024 Arnold Classic

With less than two months until the 2024 Arnold Sports Festival, athletes…

Belinda Evans

How To Stretch Quads The Correct Way – Hint: You’re Probably Not Doing This

Stretching is an essential component of maintaining healthy, functional muscles. Last time,…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Band Straight Leg Deadlift: Target Hamstrings, Glutes & Core

Band straight leg deadlifts (BSLDL) are intended as a pull movement alternative…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

The 10 Best Quad Exercises for Bad Knees

No pain, no gain, or so the popular saying goes. However, there…

Leg Press Variations for Powerful Quadriceps

While the squat remains the number one exercise for building powerful quads,…

Steve Theunissen, PT

Single Leg Extension: Target Your Quadriceps for Maximum Gains

Single leg extensions are a highly favored gym exercise for building the…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

8 Best Quad Isolation Exercises for Strength and Mass

Many believe that squats are the only exercise you need to do…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

7 Best Quadriceps Stretches for Healthier, More Mobile Knees

Whatever your training goal, you need to train your legs. Bodybuilders look…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Barbell Kneeling Squat: Target Your Lower Body Muscles Effectively

The barbell kneeling squat is an off-kilter leg-focused exercise that could actually…

Dr. Malik

Smith Chair Squat: Strengthen Quads, Glutes & Core Effectively

The Smith chair squat is a great exercise for many reasons -…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Kettlebell Front Squat: Target Your Legs and Core Effectively

You might be thinking, "Isn't this the same as the goblet squat"?…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

The Best Muscle Group Training Combos

A lot of people make the mistake of hitting the gym and…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Front Lever Raises: Target Your Lats, Core, and Shoulders!

Front lever raises look impossible! When properly performed, your body appears to…

Frog Squat: Total Lower Body Workout for Strength & Tone

The frog squat is one of the more interesting exercise variations and…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Myth or Fact: Do Squats Make You Shorter? 

Squats are one of the most beneficial exercises you can do. It…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine