The quadriceps are by far one of the most important muscles in your legs. The quads are the large muscle group that covers most of the front thigh and are the strongest and leanest muscles in the human body. They are crucial for walking, running, and jumping and provide tons of stability for your body. Last year, when I was having some knee problems, a running pro instructed me to perform some quad strengthening exercises every night. Over the course of about two weeks, all my knee pain was gone, and I could tell that the overall strength and balance of my legs had greatly improved.
Needless to say, if you are at all interested in improving the overall strength of your legs, it’s crucial to begin a quad strengthening routine. One of my favorite exercise blogs, Zen to Fitness, recently published some great tips on building killer quads.
“The only way to achieve powerful and aesthetically pleasing legs which will not cause chafing and discomfort that traditional volume building routines cause is to train like an athlete. Varying the way you hit your upper legs will lead to great results. The key to cut and lean quads is to feel the burn.
Don’t forget having strong quads is not only something that benefits you aesthetically. Your quadriceps play a key role in protecting your knees and keeping them healthy. So if you’re having knee problems, then strengthening your quads maybe the missing link!”
link – Building Killer Quads for Dummies
