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Exercises: Quads

78 exercises

Bodyweight Squats The sit-and-stand pattern you use all day, practiced on purpose. It builds stronger legs and makes chairs, stairs and the floor easier.
Glutes · Quads
Novice
Strength
Bodyweight Sumo Squats A wide-stance squat that strengthens your legs and inner thighs and helps open up tight hips.
Glutes · Inner Thighs · Quads
Novice
Strength
Elliptical Smooth, low-impact cardio that works like walking or running without the pounding, a joint-friendly way to build endurance.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Novice
Cardio
Run-Walk Intervals Mixing short runs with walking breaks builds running fitness gently, letting beginners cover more distance with less strain.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Novice
Cardio
Stationary Bike Ride Steady pedaling that builds heart and lung fitness while staying gentle on your knees, hips and back, rain or shine.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Novice
Cardio
Treadmill Walk Walking on a moving belt, the gentlest way to raise your heart rate and build stamina, whatever the weather.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Novice
Cardio
Walk The gentlest way to raise your heart rate, building stamina, heart health and steady legs one step at a time.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Novice
Cardio
Bodyweight Alternating Forward Lunges A step-and-lower move that builds leg strength and balance one side at a time, like stepping off a curb.
Glutes · Quads
Beginner
Strength
Bodyweight Alternating Lateral Lunges Side-to-side lunges that build leg strength and hip mobility in the sideways direction that everyday walking never trains.
Glutes · Inner Thighs · Quads
Beginner
Strength
Bodyweight Alternating Reverse Lunges Stepping backward instead of forward is easier on your knees and balance. It's a friendly way to build leg strength.
Glutes · Quads
Beginner
Strength
Bodyweight Front-Foot-Elevated Split Squats A split squat with your front foot on a low step, so you sink a little deeper. It builds leg strength and hip flexibility.
Glutes · Quads
Beginner
Strength
Bodyweight Lateral Box Step-Overs Stepping sideways up and over a low box builds leg strength and balance for curbs, stairs and uneven ground.
Glutes · Quads
Beginner
Strength
Bodyweight Non-Alternating Lateral Lunges A big step out to the side that builds leg strength. It keeps your hips moving well side to side, which most workouts skip.
Glutes · Inner Thighs · Quads
Beginner
Strength
Bodyweight Walking Lunges Travels you across the floor one long step at a time. It builds leg strength and the balance you need for stairs and uneven ground.
Glutes · Quads
Beginner
Strength
Dance Class Moving to music with an instructor, a fun way to raise your heart rate. It sharpens coordination and keeps you active with others.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Beginner
Cardio
Dumbbell Alternating Forward Lunges Stepping forward into a lunge builds leg strength and balance. It trains you to land and stop with control, as you do on stairs and curbs.
Glutes · Quads
Beginner
Strength
Dumbbell Alternating Reverse Lunges Stepping back instead of forward makes this lunge easier on the knees while building leg strength and balance.
Glutes · Quads
Beginner
Strength
Dumbbell Conventional Deadlifts Teaches the safest way to lift something heavy from the ground, using your legs and hips with a flat back.
Glutes · Hamstrings · Lower Back +1
Beginner
Strength
Dumbbell Front Squats Holding the weights at your shoulders keeps your chest up and turns the sit-and-stand pattern into a strong leg builder.
Glutes · Quads
Beginner
Strength
Dumbbell Goblet Squats Holding one weight at your chest keeps you upright. It's the easiest way to learn a deep, strong sit-and-stand pattern.
Glutes · Quads
Beginner
Strength
Dumbbell Goblet Sumo Squats A wide-stance squat with the weight held at your chest. It helps you stay upright and sink deeper while strengthening your legs.
Glutes · Inner Thighs · Quads
Beginner
Strength
Dumbbell Squats Adds weight to the everyday sit-and-stand pattern, building stronger legs and hips for stairs, lifting and rising from low seats.
Glutes · Quads
Beginner
Strength
Dumbbell Sumo Squats A wide-stance squat with the weight hanging between your legs, adding load to build strong legs and inner thighs.
Glutes · Inner Thighs · Quads
Beginner
Strength
Helix Lateral Trainer Cardio that adds a side-to-side glide to your stride, building hip strength and balance that straight-line machines miss.
Glutes · Inner Thighs · Outer Hips +1
Beginner
Cardio
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