EXERCISE LIBRARY
SPEED EXERCISES
SPEED EXERCISES
SPEED EXERCISES
SPEED EXERCISES
Speed Exercises
Speed Exercises
Speed Exercises
Speed Exercises
QUADRICEPS EXERCISES
LEG EXTENSION
MUSCLE GROUPS TRAINED
Primary: Quadriceps
Secondary: N/A
TECHNIQUE CUES
-Control movement slowly in the end (stretched) position
RECOMMENDED REP RANGE
8-15
PROXIMITY TO FAILURE
0-1 RIR
BACK SQUAT (BARBELL)
MUSCLE GROUPS TRAINED
Primary: Quadriceps, Glutes
Secondary: Adductors, Spinal Erectors, Abdominals
TECHNIQUE CUES
-Brace torso to avoid spinal flexion
-Retract shoulder blades & position bar on the upper trap muscles
-Push through the mid-foot with full foot contact with the ground
RECOMMENDED REP RANGE
5-10
PROXIMITY TO FAILURE
2-3 RIR
BACK SQUAT (SMITH MACHINE)
MUSCLE GROUPS TRAINED
Primary: Quadriceps, Glute. Max
Secondary: Adductors, Spinal Erectors, Abdominals
TECHNIQUE CUES
-Position feet slightly in-front of centre of mass
-Maintain neutral spine position
RECOMMENDED REP RANGE
5-10
PROXIMITY TO FAILURE
2-3 RIR
HEEL RAISED, REAR-FOOT ELEVATED SPLIT SQUAT (DUMBBELL)
MUSCLE GROUPS TRAINED
Primary: Quadriceps, Glute. Max
Secondary: Adductors
TECHNIQUE CUES
-Shift weight onto front leg
-Push knee forward
-Keep torso upright
RECOMMENDED REP RANGE
5-10
PROXIMITY TO FAILURE
1-2 RIR