Quads exercises
138 exercises that work the quads as the main muscle, each with photos and step-by-step form. Build them into a routine and MyoStats tracks every set.
- Bodyweight (18)
- Other equipment (32)
- Resistance band (3)
- Barbell (47)
- Machine (24)
- Cable (2)
- Dumbbell (8)
- Kettlebell (4)
Where to start
Compound moves that train the quads along with other muscles: the best value for your time.
Alternate Leg Diagonal BoundBodyweight · Beginner
Backward DragOther equipment · Beginner
Barbell Full SquatBarbell · Intermediate
Barbell Hack SquatBarbell · Intermediate
Barbell LungeBarbell · Intermediate
Barbell Side Split SquatBarbell · Beginner
Barbell SquatBarbell · Beginner
Barbell Step UpsBarbell · Intermediate
Bodyweight quads exercises
Alternate Leg Diagonal BoundBodyweight · Beginner
Bench JumpBodyweight · Intermediate
Bodyweight SquatBodyweight · Beginner
Bodyweight Walking LungeBodyweight · Beginner
Carioca Quick StepBodyweight · Beginner
Double Leg Butt KickBodyweight · Beginner
Fast SkippingBodyweight · Beginner
Freehand Jump SquatBodyweight · Intermediate
Lateral BoundBodyweight · Beginner
Mountain ClimbersBodyweight · Beginner
Rocket JumpBodyweight · Beginner
Scissors JumpBodyweight · Beginner
Side Standing Long JumpBodyweight · Beginner
Single Leg Butt KickBodyweight · Beginner
Split JumpBodyweight · Beginner
Standing Long JumpBodyweight · Beginner
Star JumpBodyweight · Beginner
Trail Running/WalkingBodyweight · Beginner
Other equipment quads exercises
Backward DragOther equipment · Beginner
Bear Crawl Sled DragsOther equipment · Beginner
Bench SprintOther equipment · Beginner
BicyclingOther equipment · Beginner
Car DeadliftOther equipment · Intermediate
Conan's WheelOther equipment · Intermediate
Depth Jump LeapOther equipment · Beginner
Front Cone Hops (or hurdle hops)Other equipment · Beginner
Lateral Box JumpOther equipment · Beginner
Lateral Cone HopsOther equipment · Beginner
Linear Depth JumpOther equipment · Intermediate
Quick LeapOther equipment · Beginner
Rickshaw DeadliftOther equipment · Intermediate
Rope JumpingOther equipment · Intermediate
Sandbag LoadOther equipment · Beginner
Side Hop-SprintOther equipment · Beginner
Side to Side Box ShuffleOther equipment · Beginner
Single Leg Push-offOther equipment · Beginner
Single-Cone Sprint DrillOther equipment · Beginner
Single-Leg High Box SquatOther equipment · Beginner
Single-Leg Hop ProgressionOther equipment · Beginner
Single-Leg Lateral HopOther equipment · Beginner
Single-Leg Stride JumpOther equipment · Beginner
SkatingOther equipment · Intermediate
Sled Drag - HarnessOther equipment · Beginner
Sled PushOther equipment · Beginner
Stride Jump CrossoverOther equipment · Beginner
Suspended Split SquatOther equipment · Intermediate
Tire FlipOther equipment · Intermediate
Trap Bar DeadliftOther equipment · Beginner
Weighted SquatOther equipment · Intermediate
Yoke WalkOther equipment · Intermediate
Resistance band quads exercises
Barbell quads exercises
Barbell Full SquatBarbell · Intermediate
Barbell Hack SquatBarbell · Intermediate
Barbell LungeBarbell · Intermediate
Barbell Side Split SquatBarbell · Beginner
Barbell SquatBarbell · Beginner
Barbell Squat To A BenchBarbell · Expert
Barbell Step UpsBarbell · Intermediate
Barbell Walking LungeBarbell · Beginner
Box SquatBarbell · Intermediate
Box Squat with BandsBarbell · Expert
Box Squat with ChainsBarbell · Expert
Clean from BlocksBarbell · Intermediate
Clean PullBarbell · Intermediate
Elevated Back LungeBarbell · Intermediate
Frankenstein SquatBarbell · Intermediate
Front Barbell SquatBarbell · Expert
Front Barbell Squat To A BenchBarbell · Expert
Front Squat (Clean Grip)Barbell · Intermediate
Hang CleanBarbell · Intermediate
Hang Clean - Below the KneesBarbell · Intermediate
Heaving Snatch BalanceBarbell · Intermediate
Jefferson SquatsBarbell · Intermediate
Jerk Dip SquatBarbell · Intermediate
Narrow Stance SquatsBarbell · Intermediate
Olympic SquatBarbell · Intermediate
One Leg Barbell SquatBarbell · Expert
One-Arm Side DeadliftBarbell · Expert
Overhead SquatBarbell · Expert
Power JerkBarbell · Expert
Power Snatch from BlocksBarbell · Intermediate
Reverse Band Box SquatBarbell · Intermediate
Reverse Band Power SquatBarbell · Expert
SnatchBarbell · Intermediate
Snatch BalanceBarbell · Intermediate
Snatch from BlocksBarbell · Expert
Speed Box SquatBarbell · Intermediate
Speed SquatsBarbell · Expert
Split CleanBarbell · Intermediate
Split JerkBarbell · Intermediate
Squat JerkBarbell · Expert
Squat with BandsBarbell · Intermediate
Squat with ChainsBarbell · Intermediate
Squat with Plate MoversBarbell · Intermediate
Weighted Jump SquatBarbell · Intermediate
Weighted Sissy SquatBarbell · Expert
Wide Stance Barbell SquatBarbell · Intermediate
Zercher SquatsBarbell · Expert
Machine quads exercises
Bicycling, StationaryMachine · Beginner
Chair SquatMachine · Beginner
Elliptical TrainerMachine · Intermediate
Hack SquatMachine · Beginner
Jogging, TreadmillMachine · Beginner
Leg ExtensionsMachine · Beginner
Leg PressMachine · Beginner
Leverage DeadliftMachine · Beginner
Lunge SprintMachine · Intermediate
Lying Machine SquatMachine · Intermediate
Narrow Stance Hack SquatsMachine · Intermediate
Narrow Stance Leg PressMachine · Intermediate
Recumbent BikeMachine · Beginner
Rowing, StationaryMachine · Intermediate
Running, TreadmillMachine · Beginner
Single-Leg Leg ExtensionMachine · Beginner
Smith Machine Leg PressMachine · Intermediate
Smith Machine Pistol SquatMachine · Intermediate
Smith Machine SquatMachine · Beginner
Smith Single-Leg Split SquatMachine · Beginner
StairmasterMachine · Intermediate
Step MillMachine · Intermediate
Thigh AdductorMachine · Beginner
Walking, TreadmillMachine · Beginner
Cable quads exercises
Dumbbell quads exercises
Dumbbell LungesDumbbell · Beginner
Dumbbell Rear LungeDumbbell · Intermediate
Dumbbell Seated Box JumpDumbbell · Intermediate
Dumbbell SquatDumbbell · Beginner
Dumbbell Squat To A BenchDumbbell · Intermediate
Dumbbell Step UpsDumbbell · Intermediate
Plie Dumbbell SquatDumbbell · Beginner
Split Squat with DumbbellsDumbbell · Beginner
Kettlebell quads exercises
Quads stretches
AdductorFoam roller · Intermediate
Adductor/GroinBodyweight · Intermediate
All Fours Quad StretchBodyweight · Intermediate
Frog HopsBodyweight · Intermediate
Groin and Back StretchBodyweight · Intermediate
GroinersBodyweight · Intermediate
Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad StretchOther equipment · Intermediate
Iron Crosses (stretch)Bodyweight · Intermediate
Kneeling Hip FlexorBodyweight · Beginner
Looking At CeilingBodyweight · Beginner
Lying Bent Leg GroinOther equipment · Expert
Lying Prone QuadricepsBodyweight · Expert
On Your Side Quad StretchBodyweight · Beginner
On-Your-Back Quad StretchOther equipment · Beginner
One Half LocustBodyweight · Beginner
Quad StretchOther equipment · Intermediate
Quadriceps-SMRFoam roller · Intermediate
Rear Leg RaisesBodyweight · Beginner
Side Leg RaisesBodyweight · Beginner
Side Lying Groin StretchBodyweight · Beginner
Sit SquatsBodyweight · Beginner
Standing Elevated Quad StretchOther equipment · Beginner
Standing Hip FlexorsBodyweight · Beginner
Band Hip AdductionsResistance band · Beginner
Hip Flexion with BandResistance band · Beginner
Squats - With BandsResistance band · Beginner
Cable DeadliftsCable · Beginner
Cable Hip AdductionCable · Beginner
Front Squats With Two KettlebellsKettlebell · Intermediate
Goblet SquatKettlebell · Beginner
Kettlebell Pistol SquatKettlebell · Expert
One-Arm Overhead Kettlebell SquatsKettlebell · Expert