Building strong, muscular quads is best done with a combination of compound exercises—squats, lunges, leg presses—and isolation work, such as leg extensions. Tack on some powerful plyometric moves, ...

Most quad exercises don’t require special equipment and are relatively easy for beginners. Whether you’re new to exercise or you’re a professional athlete, your quads are an important muscle group to ...

Squats aren’t the only way to build strong quads—moves like step-ups, lunges, and leg presses target them just as well. These exercises work the quads in different ways, from eccentric engagement on ...

The best quad exercises are those that strengthen your upper leg muscles and create a steady foundation for your whole body. Quads are an extremely important group of muscles that help you raise your ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Ready for leg day?

If you’re a beginner, start with quad exercises that feature isometric holds (such as split squat isometric holds, isometric squats, and bear planks) to develop muscular endurance, stability, and ...

Many runners welcome downhills for a change of intensity and pace. Momentum gives you a push and you have a chance to catch your breath. But when you have descent after descent—as you do in hilly ...

The quadriceps, or quads, are a group of four muscles on the front of the thigh. They are some of the largest and strongest muscles in the body. The quad muscles allow a person to stand, walk, run, ...

Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...