Quadriceps
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Quadriceps Muscle Dent Causes: Atrophy? MS/ALS? or What?The quad muscle dent, that scary groove that appears in your quadriceps muscle, has more than one possible cause. -
What's the Best Exercise to Strengthen Quadriceps?A firm and toned anterior thigh is aesthetically pleasing and helps to stabilize the kneecap. What's the best exercise to strengthen the quadriceps muscles?
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The Best Quadriceps ExercisesThe quadriceps are the largest muscle group in the body. Learn what exercises you should do to get big legs and strengthen your quads.
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The 3 Best Exercises for Improving Outer Quadriceps SweepExplanation of the 3 best exercises for developing the outer quadriceps sweep, as well as some tips on how to modify exercises to concentrate on the outer sweep.
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Quadriceps and Hamstring InjuriesBoth muscle groups are critical for leg function, so following a proper healing regimen makes the difference in recovery or being prone to future, repeat injuries.
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Quadriceps Injuries and Quad TearsThere is often a pattern when it comes to muscle tears and this relates to the pace of training intensification and to co-existing injuries in other muscles.
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How to Heal Tendonitis in the QuadricepsHere is help for people suffering with painful tendons in their knees.
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Exercise Guide: QuadricepsHaving strong legs is not just something that looks nice, it is also something that can help you throughout your everyday life. -
Five Key Stretches for RunnersThese are just five stretches that I feel are most rewarding after a run. Focusing on the lower body, you will find stretches for your hamstrings, quadriceps, hips, calves and gluteus, but an upper body stretch is also incorporated. -
Best Exercise for Tear Drops in the QuadsAhh, tear drops - in the quadriceps muscles, that is! The hallmark of a great pair of legs is the visibility of so-called tear drops, when the distal heads of the quad muscles are visible through the skin.
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Leg Exercises to Help Build Strength and Shed PoundsThese leg exercises can be performed at home or on the road.
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Risk Factors and Complications Associated with ACL Knee InjuriesWomen are more prone to this kind of injury than men. This appears to be because the muscles in the back of the thigh (hamstrings) are weaker the quadriceps which are the muscles in the front of the thigh are stronger.
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How to Do a Butt-Tap SquatA butt-tap squat can tone your quadriceps, along the fronts of your thighs. A butt-tap squat will also firm your hamstrings, along the backs of your thighs, and lift your buns.
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The Best Thigh ExercisesA look at the best thigh exercises and workouts to strengthen the top of your leg, including the quadriceps and hamstrings.
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An Exercise to Improve Your Running SpeedDo you want to improve your running speed? Here's an exercise you can do at the gym to increase speed and build stronger quadriceps.
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Shoe Review: Nike Shox and Sports Performance Don't MixNike shox like a women's high heel, is always going to be problematic due to the elevated heel that shifts the weight forward putting excess stress on the quadriceps which in turn puts unwanted stress on the knees and causes lack of mobility in joints.
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Strengthen Legs for JumpingIf you want to jump higher than you are now, you need to get strong legs. The larger muscles of the legs like the quadriceps are the predominant force that will get you higher off the ground.
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Thigh Sculpting and Shaping Exercise for WomenWomen and their thighs: Here's an amazing thigh shaping exercise just for you ladies. I'm a certified personal trainer and have always enjoyed watching my clients' thighs change in only a matter of several weeks, due to just one specific routine. -
A Story of Rehabilitation After Knee SurgeryMy personal story of knee surgery and rehabilitation.
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Figure Skating Injuries: Knees and HipsDespite continuous and painful injury to the knee, a serious skater will pursue dreams such as landing an axel, a double, or even the elusive quadruple. Jumping these kinds of jumps can be very dangerous if done incorrectly. -
Life in PainA review of my years of living in pain.
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Effect of Leg Stiffness on Sprint PerformanceThere does not seem to be an agreement between those determinants of speed, but one factor, leg stiffness, has been seen to play an important role in running speed.
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Celebrity Exercises to Tone Up Your ButtGiven up on a great butt? Do you cringe when you look at your behind in the mirror? Don't give up - you can have a butt to-die-for. Include five easy routines into your daily schedule that will transform your booty from rotund to rocking.
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Stretching Suggestions for GolfersPeople who don't golf may not think it's all that strenuous. But golf is actually an exercise for the entire body. There are things you can do to keep your muscles in good shape, so your game will be easier, less painful, and more fun. -
Developing Strength - How it Works, and What to Do to Make it Work for YouA comprehensive guide on getting stronger and the mechanisms involved.
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4 Leg Toning Exercises and a 15-Minute Treadmill BlastThis is a step-by-step guide on how to do these very effective routines.
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Tips to Prevent Running InjuriesThree great tips to prevent running injuries. -
5 Strength Training Tips for CyclistsFor some cyclists, strength training seems like a waste of time. You already know you're in "good enough" shape and you're satisfied with your performance on the trail or road. Well, if you're serious about this sport, "good enough" simply isn't.
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Get Ready for Spring: 10 Easy Steps to Improve Your Health and FitnessIncorporate these 10 easy steps to health and fitness into your life and get ready for your most energetic spring yet! -
How to Tighten Your Butt with Inline SkatingSaggy butt? Try inline skating!
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Travelcise! Exercise for the Busy and Hard at WorkThere's no excuse for not exercising while on travel--business or pleasure. You can do an entire body workout right in your hotel room.
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3 Exercises to Help You Jump HigherHave you ever wished you could jump a few inches higher so you could finally start throwing down slam dunks during basketball games? Well you're not alone! These exercises will help you on your journey to jumping higher then you ever thought possible.
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25 Ways to Fit Fitness into Your Day25 ways to fit mini-workouts into your day that take no time at all.
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Falcons Starter Injured in Boating AccidentDefensive Tackle Rod Coleman will likely miss training camp and possibly part of the 2007 season after a boating accident over the weekend.
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The Perfect Well-Rounded Workout RoutineA perfect workout which incorporates all muscles, stretching, and aerobics destined to make you a healthier individual in an unhealthy world. -
How to Avoid Injuring Yourself While JoggingCommon injuries in jogging are twisted ankle, pulled muscles and problems with knees.
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Calories Do Count When You're DietingDespite all the hype about types the food burning potential of protein versus carbohydrates, weight loss still comes down to how many calories you burn.
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The Deadlift: Guide for WeightliftingThe deadlift is a compound movement which involves all of the major and many of the minor muscles in the abdomen and lower body. It is an extremely effective exercise in developing strength and muscle and are a core component in any properly developed exercise regime.
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Review: Pro Spirit Triple Triple Upper Body Resistance BandThis is a review of a resistance band kit by Pro Spirit. -
Non-operative ACL Tear TreatmentConservative management of ACL tears is an option that many patients and physicians choose when it come to a torn ACL. Today I would like to explore the options and potential problems with conservative, non-operative treatment.
