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Quadriceps

Quadriceps

About the Quadriceps

Your quads straighten your knee joint and help you stand up from sitting. They work opposite to your hamstrings. When you walk up stairs or do a squat, your quads are working hard.

  • Rectus Femoris: Runs down the middle of your thigh. It's the only quad that also helps bend your hip.
  • Vastus Lateralis: On the outside of your thigh. It's the largest quad muscle and helps keep your kneecap tracking properly.
  • Vastus Medialis: On the inside of your thigh. It's crucial for the last few degrees of straightening your knee.
  • Vastus Intermedius: Deep muscle under your rectus femoris. It helps straighten your knee when you're sitting down.