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Quadriceps

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Quadriceps

Quadriceps

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The quadriceps femoris is a group of muscles located in the front of the thigh. Each quad is a group of four muscles located at the front of your thigh. These four muscles work together to help you stand, walk, run, and move around with ease.

Nickname

Quads.

Body Location

Front of leg.

Related Exercise

Lunges, Squats.

Usage

  • Cycling
  • Getting up from a chair
  • Climbing stairs

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