Quads

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Learn how to do the Quads with proper form and technique. This body weight exercise primarily targets your Quads, with secondary emphasis on Hamstrings, Glutes.

Quads exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Quads

Follow these steps to perform the Quads with correct form:

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2Lower your body by bending your knees and pushing your hips back as if sitting on a chair.
  3. 3Keep your chest up and your back straight.
  4. 4Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
  5. 5Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Quads Muscles Worked

Primary

quads

Secondary

hamstringsglutes

Exercise Details

Equipment
body weight
Body Part
upper legs
Category
Extended

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