The best quad exercises are those that strengthen your upper leg muscles and create a steady foundation for your whole body. Quads are an extremely important group of muscles that help you raise your ...

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?

Much like their name implies, the quadricep muscles were once thought to be a set of four muscles, with the name “quad” translating to “four or fourth” in Latin. However, it has since been discovered ...

Quadriceps are a group of four muscles located at the front of your thigh. Your quadriceps are some of the largest and strongest muscles in your body. Share on Pinterest peterdharwood/Getty Images ...

If you want to grow your legs, then you can’t forgo their largest muscle – the quads. But, did you know the benefit of training this muscle stems further than simply making sure you look good in your ...

Correspondence to Dr Adam Ivan Semciw, Department of Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Sport, Latrobe University, Bundoora, VIC 3086, Australia; a.semciw{at}latrobe.edu.au Objectives To determine, in ...

Whether you want to do more activities or already play a number of sports, quadriceps are very important in ensuring that you maximise your performance. No matter which sport you are wanting to try ...

Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...