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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

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