Train Quadriceps: exercises and the muscles they work

Exercises for Quadriceps

• Back Squat

  Back Squat is an exercise using barbell in the squat pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Belt Squat

  Belt Squat is an exercise using machine in the squat pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Box Jump

  Box Jump is an exercise using bodyweight in the squat pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Box Squat

  Box Squat is an exercise using barbell in the squat pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Broad Jump

  Broad Jump is an exercise using bodyweight in the squat pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Bulgarian Split Squat

  Bulgarian Split Squat is an exercise using dumbbell in the squat pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Cossack Squat

  Cossack Squat is an exercise using bodyweight in the squat pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Duck Walk

  Duck Walk is an exercise using functional in the loaded carry pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include calves and glutes. In Ironstead you track weight, duration and distance. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Front Squat

  Front Squat is an exercise using barbell in the squat pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Goblet Squat

  Goblet Squat is an exercise using dumbbell in the squat pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes, hamstrings and shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Hack Squat (Machine)

  Hack Squat (Machine) is an exercise using machine in the squat pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include calves, forearms and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• High-Bar Squat

  High-Bar Squat is an exercise using barbell in the squat pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Jumping Lunge

  Jumping Lunge is an exercise using bodyweight in the squat pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Kettlebell Goblet Squat

  Kettlebell Goblet Squat is an exercise using functional in the squat pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Lateral Lunge

  Lateral Lunge is an exercise using dumbbell in the squat pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Leg Extension

  Leg Extension is an exercise using machine in the squat pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Leg Press

  Leg Press is an exercise using machine in the squat pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Low-Bar Squat

  Low-Bar Squat is an exercise using barbell in the squat pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Lunge

  Lunge is an exercise using bodyweight in the squat pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Pause Squat

  Pause Squat is an exercise using barbell in the squat pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Pistol Squat

  Pistol Squat is an exercise using bodyweight in the squat pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Reverse Lunge

  Reverse Lunge is an exercise using dumbbell in the squat pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Sissy Squat

  Sissy Squat is an exercise using bodyweight in the squat pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Sled Pull (Backward)

  Sled Pull (Backward) is an exercise using functional in the loaded carry pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include calves. In Ironstead you track weight, duration and distance. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Sled Push

  Sled Push is an exercise using functional in the loaded carry pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include calves, chest, glutes, hamstrings and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight, duration and distance. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Smith Machine Squat

  Smith Machine Squat is an exercise using machine in the squat pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Squat

  Squat is an exercise using barbell in the squat pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Step-Up

  Step-Up is an exercise using dumbbell in the squat pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Stiletto Squat

  Stiletto Squat is an exercise using barbell in the squat pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Tempo Squat

  Tempo Squat is an exercise using barbell in the squat pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Tire Drag

  Tire Drag is an exercise using functional in the loaded carry pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include calves and glutes. In Ironstead you track weight, duration and distance. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Walking Lunge

  Walking Lunge is an exercise using dumbbell in the squat pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Zercher Squat

  Zercher Squat is an exercise using barbell in the squat pattern. It trains quadriceps as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• 18-inch Deadlift

  18-inch Deadlift is an exercise using functional in the hinge pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lats, quadriceps and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Atlas Stone Over Bar

  Atlas Stone Over Bar is an exercise using functional in the horizontal pull pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include abs, biceps, calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Atlas Stones

  Atlas Stones is an exercise using functional in the horizontal pull pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include abs, biceps, calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Axle Deadlift

  Axle Deadlift is an exercise using functional in the hinge pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include forearms, glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Bear Crawl

  Bear Crawl is an exercise using bodyweight in the core pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is abs. Supporting muscles include quadriceps and shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight, duration and distance. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Burpee

  Burpee is an exercise using bodyweight in the isolation pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is other. Supporting muscles include chest, quadriceps and shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Clean

  Clean is an exercise using barbell in the hinge pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is traps. Supporting muscles include back, calves, forearms, glutes, quadriceps and shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Clean and Jerk

  Clean and Jerk is an exercise using barbell in the vertical push pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include abs, back, glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps, traps and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Clean and Press

  Clean and Press is an exercise using barbell in the vertical push pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include abs, back, calves, glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps, traps and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Conventional Deadlift

  Conventional Deadlift is an exercise using barbell in the hinge pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lats, quadriceps and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Deadlift

  Deadlift is an exercise using barbell in the hinge pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lats, quadriceps and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Deficit Deadlift

  Deficit Deadlift is an exercise using barbell in the hinge pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include forearms, glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Farmers Walk

  Farmers Walk is an exercise using functional in the loaded carry pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is forearms. Supporting muscles include abs, back, glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps and traps. In Ironstead you track weight, duration and distance. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Frame Deadlift

  Frame Deadlift is an exercise using functional in the loaded carry pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lats, quadriceps and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Hang Snatch

  Hang Snatch is an exercise using barbell in the vertical push pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include abs, back, calves, forearms, glutes, quadriceps and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Jump Rope

  Jump Rope is an exercise using functional in the isolation pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is calves. Supporting muscles include quadriceps. In Ironstead you track reps and duration. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Kettlebell Push Press

  Kettlebell Push Press is an exercise using functional in the vertical push pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include calves, quadriceps and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Kettlebell Snatch

  Kettlebell Snatch is an exercise using functional in the vertical push pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include glutes, hamstrings and quadriceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• L-Sit

  L-Sit is an exercise using bodyweight in the core pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is abs. Supporting muscles include forearms and quadriceps. In Ironstead you track weight and duration. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Muscle Snatch

  Muscle Snatch is an exercise using barbell in the vertical push pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include back, glutes, quadriceps and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Pause Deadlift

  Pause Deadlift is an exercise using barbell in the hinge pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lats, quadriceps and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Power Clean

  Power Clean is an exercise using barbell in the hinge pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is traps. Supporting muscles include back, calves, forearms, glutes, quadriceps, shoulders and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Power Snatch

  Power Snatch is an exercise using barbell in the vertical push pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes, quadriceps, traps and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Push Jerk

  Push Jerk is an exercise using barbell in the vertical push pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include quadriceps, traps and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Push Press

  Push Press is an exercise using barbell in the vertical push pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include quadriceps and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Rowing (Erg)

  Rowing (Erg) is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is other. Supporting muscles include back, biceps, lats and quadriceps. In Ironstead you track duration and distance. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Silver Dollar Deadlift

  Silver Dollar Deadlift is an exercise using functional in the hinge pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lats, quadriceps and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Sled Drag (Forward)

  Sled Drag (Forward) is an exercise using functional in the loaded carry pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is hamstrings. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and quadriceps. In Ironstead you track weight, duration and distance. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Snatch Push Press

  Snatch Push Press is an exercise using barbell in the vertical push pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include quadriceps, traps and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Snatch-Grip Deadlift

  Snatch-Grip Deadlift is an exercise using barbell in the hinge pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include forearms, glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Sumo Deadlift

  Sumo Deadlift is an exercise using barbell in the hinge pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include forearms, glutes, quadriceps and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Truck Pull

  Truck Pull is an exercise using functional in the loaded carry pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include quadriceps and traps. In Ironstead you track weight, duration and distance. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Turkish Get-Up

  Turkish Get-Up is an exercise using functional in the isolation pattern. Quadriceps works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is other. Supporting muscles include abs, hamstrings, quadriceps and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

Equipment

Quadriceps can be trained with different equipment:

• Barbell exercises
• Bodyweight exercises
• Dumbbell exercises
• Functional exercises
• Machine exercises