Squats are a go-to quad exercise, but they're not the only move to target your upper leg muscles. Here are the other top exercises experts recommend.

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, ...

Whether you realize it or not, your quads are doing the most—every time you sit, stand, step, or sprint. These powerhouse muscles on the front of your thighs are crucial for strength, balance, and ...

The longest bones in your body are your femurs, which are located within your upper legs. Connected to your femurs are your quadriceps, which are behind practically every movement that you do. This is ...

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 ...

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Ready for leg day? I’ve already shared my favorite exercises for hamstrings and for your glutes (a.k.a. your butt). It’s time to tackle the main muscle group we think of when we think of legs: the ...

Stronger legs set the foundation for your independence as you move through your sixties and beyond. Every step, transition, lift, and change of direction relies on the muscles in your quads, ...

Build stronger legs after 50 with 5 joint-friendly chair exercises targeting quads, glutes, and hamstrings—no heavy weights ...