Quadriceps
Musculus quadriceps femoris
The four-headed muscle group on the front of the thigh; straightens the knee.
- Exercises
- 227
- As primary
- 148
- Group
- Leg
- Opposes
- Hamstrings
Best moves for it
Function
Knee extension; the rectus femoris also assists hip flexion.
Origin
Rectus femoris: anterior inferior iliac spine; the vastii: shaft of the femur.
Insertion
Tibial tuberosity via the patella (patellar ligament).
Synergists / Antagonists
Gym exercises for this muscle
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Dumbbell Lunges
Upper legs · Dumbbell
Dumbbell Squat
Upper legs · Dumbbell
Goblet Squat
Upper legs · Kettlebells
Hip Flexion With Band
Upper legs · Bands
Plie Dumbbell Squat
Upper legs · Dumbbell
Split Squat With Dumbbells
Upper legs · Dumbbell
Squats - With Bands
Upper legs · Bands
Dumbbell Rear Lunge
Upper legs · Dumbbell
Dumbbell Squat To A Bench
Upper legs · Dumbbell
Dumbbell Step Ups
Upper legs · Dumbbell
Front Squats With Two Kettlebells
Upper legs · Kettlebells
Kettlebell Pistol Squat
Upper legs · Kettlebells
Atlas set · written by hand
Movements with hand-written form cues and common mistakes.