
Quad
Exercises For Women
Strengthen and shape your thighs with simple, effective quad exercises you can follow confidently — ideal for beginners and women over 40.
The quads are one of the most important muscle groups for lower-body strength, knee stability and powerful everyday movement. Strong quads improve squats, lunges, leg control and balance, while helping support your hips and protect your joints.
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Each exercise includes simple cues and links to demonstration videos so you can learn with confidence.
Dumbbell Bulgarian Split Squat
Stand in a long stance with your back foot elevated on the bench and hold the dumbbells by your sides. Lower your hips straight down with control, keeping your chest lifted and your front knee tracking over your toes. Drive up through your front heel and squeeze your glutes at the top without using your back leg to push.
Barbell Bulgarian Split Squat
Stand in a split position with your back foot elevated on a bench and a barbell resting across your upper back. Lower your back knee toward the floor while keeping your front shin vertical, then drive through the front heel to stand tall. Keep your core braced and torso steady.
Cable Deficit Split Squat (V-Handle)
Place your front foot on a small step and hold a V-handle attached to a low pulley. Step into a split stance, keeping your chest lifted. Lower your back knee toward the floor while keeping your front heel grounded, then drive through the front leg to rise. Maintain a steady torso and control the cable pull throughout.
Leg Press Calf Raise
Place the balls of your feet on the lower edge of the leg press platform. Extend your legs without locking your knees. Push through your toes to lift your heels, then lower slowly for a full stretch. Repeat with toes forward, turned in, and turned out to hit different parts of the calves.
These quad exercises are designed for women who want to build leg strength, improve knee stability and develop shape safely. Ideal for beginners, women over 40, and anyone starting or restarting their fitness journey. This page includes simple training cues, clear demonstrations and beginner-friendly quad exercises suitable for home or gym workouts.


































