quads, quadriceps
the large muscle of the front of the thigh, composed of
four heads: the vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius,
vastus medialis, and rectus femoris. All of these join
at a common tendon attached to the kneecap and all of
them are involved in extending the knee joint. The rectus
femoris attaches to the pelvic girdle (above the hip joint)
rather than to the femur and in addition to extending
the knee, it also flexes the hip.
exercises targeting this muscle include:
leg extensions
squats
(any kind)
deadlifts
lunges
