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, ...

Rowing machine muscles worked include the quads, glutes, triceps, and more, making it a great whole-body workout. This heart-pumping, high-intensity exercise activates many of the muscles that are ...

Ellipticals offer more of a full-body workout. When you use the arm levers, for example, you’re working your arm muscles like ...

Performing static quadriceps holds regularly can improve joint stability, especially around the knees. By strengthening the ...

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