Lower Quads advice

[RadRx]

Hey, guys?

Are there specific exercises that are particularly effective for developing the lower quads -- the area that can actually be seen while wearing shorts?

Do I just work them all over and hope that some of the upper leg development falls to cover the lower half (kind of like a muscle comb-over)?

[biguglymofo]

Originally Posted by RadRx

Hey, guys?

Are there specific exercises that are particularly effective for developing the lower quads -- the area that can actually be seen while wearing shorts?

Do I just work them all over and hope that some of the upper leg development falls to cover the lower half (kind of like a muscle comb-over)?

Are you talking about the medialis? The teardrop like muscle that extends down to the knee on the inside of your leg?

It's a hard muscle to isolate....varying your squat stance, etc might help.

[brent]

Originally Posted by biguglymofo

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It's a hard muscle to isolate....varying your squat stance, etc might help.

I don't know if this will help, but if you keep your legs together, you will emphasize the outer quads. If you separate the legs very wide (a so-called "sumo-squat") you will get the inner quads. I'm not sure how these help the lower quads, but I believe all squats to be great for the legs. Try them all!

[Lucas88]

Actually,

Brent's right for overall quad development but, for me, my lower quads really kicked in with leg extensions vs squats...and go for that extra SQUEEZE at the top, varying the way you point your toes (in vs out).

[RadRx]

Thanks for the replies on this one. I'll keep you posted if anything develops.

[dallasmsl]

For the lower leg, Leg Extensions work best. Don't start out heavy but always squeeze em at the top. Do a lot of pyramiding (starting light, go heavy for fewer reps, and then back down burning the muscle).
Best of luck.
dave