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2. 10 Quad Exercises That Make Leg Day a Whole Lot Spicier

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   5. Jump lunges. For another exercise that challenges your quads, the jump lunge will do the trick. Heather C. White, CEO of Trillfit, loves the plyometric exercise because the jumping causes you ...

3. Leg raise - Wikipedia

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   The leg raise is a strength training exercise which targets the iliopsoas (the anterior hip flexors).Because the abdominal muscles are used isometrically to stabilize the body during the motion, leg raises are also often used to strengthen the rectus abdominis muscle and the internal and external oblique muscles.

4. Calf raises - Wikipedia

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   It can also be executed by using a weight, such as a barbell, to provide resistance to the action of the calf muscles. The exercise is performed from a seated position while the weight rests on the upper leg, just above the knee. The person engaged in this exercise lifts the weight by pushing down on the balls of the feet. [1]

5. Lunge (exercise) - Wikipedia

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   Lunges are a good exercise for strengthening, sculpting and building several muscles/muscle groups, including the quadriceps (or thighs), the gluteus maximus (or buttocks) as well as the hamstrings. [5] A long lunge emphasizes the use of the gluteals whereas a short lunge emphasizes the quadriceps.

6. This one-move workout from Anne Hathaway’s trainer builds ...

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   By placing one leg on top of the other, the lower leg is forced to support extra load, she says. This provides a bonus challenge for the quadriceps muscles on the front of the thigh, building ...

7. How to lower or eliminate your risk of knee arthritis ...

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   Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor.Stop immediately if you experience pain. Chances are you know someone who has had a total knee replacement. The ...

8. List of weight training exercises - Wikipedia

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   The deadlift is a very effective compound exercise for strengthening the lower back, but also exercises many other major muscle groups, including quads, hamstrings and abdominals. It is a challenging exercise, as poor form or execution can cause serious injury. [8]

9. Jane Fonda Still Performs These Iconic Exercises to ‘Stay in ...

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   There’s a reason Jane Fonda’s 1982 fitness VHS, Jane Fonda’s Original Workout, sold 17 million copies worldwide, per Vogue.The simple routine stretches and strengthens all the major muscle ...