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quads

quads exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: quads. Equipment: body weight.

quads exercise demonstration
Target muscle
quads
Muscle group
hamstrings
Body part
upper legs
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

hamstrings, glutes

How to perform

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