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, ...

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Strengthen and tone your thighs with these at home quad workouts and exercises. Quad exercises, when done correctly, are one of the best ways to get the strong, powerful thighs you've always wanted.

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Ready for leg day?

Place your forearms deep into the creases of your hips. Squat down with your arms in this position so that your hands reach the kettlebell’s handle, and your hamstrings are on the backs of your calves ...

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Wall sits strengthen your quadriceps, knee caps, and quadricep tendons. Doing hamstring curls boosts knee strength and lowers stress and injury risk. Clam shells target your gluteus medius and minimus ...

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On the search for strong, sculpted legs? Thigh exercises — at home or in the gym — could be the answer. They may not be easy but, providing you combine 'em with some solid quad exercises and weighted ...