39 bodyweight quad exercises
Movements in Handler's library that train the quadriceps as a primary muscle and use bodyweight. Sorted by difficulty; 13 are beginner-friendly. Each page has form cues, mistakes, programming ranges by goal, and joint modifications.
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- Exercises
- 39
- With video demo
- 39
- Bodyweight
- 39
- Timed holds/intervals
- 10
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Beginner (13)
- Bodyweight Split SquatQuadriceps, Glutes · Bodyweight · Video
- Bodyweight SquatQuadriceps, Glutes · Bodyweight · Video
- Chair-Assisted SquatQuadriceps, Glutes · Bodyweight · Video
- Couch StretchQuadriceps, Hip flexors · Bodyweight · Video
- Lateral Line HopCalves, Quadriceps · Bodyweight · Video
- Lateral ShuffleGlute medius, Quadriceps · Bodyweight · Video
- Low-Impact Squat PopQuadriceps, Glutes · Bodyweight · Video
- Quad Pull WalkQuadriceps, Hips · Bodyweight · Video
- Reverse LungeQuadriceps, Glutes · Bodyweight · Video
- Side-Lying Quad StretchQuadriceps · Bodyweight · Video
- Standing Quad StretchQuadriceps · Bodyweight · Video
- Supported Split SquatQuadriceps, Glutes · Bodyweight · Video
- Wall SitQuadriceps · Bodyweight · Video
Intermediate (16)
- Bodyweight Bulgarian Split SquatQuadriceps, Glutes · Bodyweight · Video
- Broad JumpGlutes, Quadriceps · Bodyweight · Video
- BurpeeQuadriceps, Glutes · Bodyweight · Video
- Curtsy LungeGlutes, Quadriceps · Bodyweight · Video
- Fast FeetCalves, Quadriceps · Bodyweight · Video
- Forward LungeQuadriceps, Glutes · Bodyweight · Video
- Lateral LungeGlutes, Quadriceps · Bodyweight · Video
- Outdoor Run IntervalsCalves, Quadriceps · Bodyweight · Video
- Pause Bodyweight SquatQuadriceps, Glutes · Bodyweight · Video
- Prisoner SquatQuadriceps, Glutes · Bodyweight · Video
- Skater BoundGlutes, Quadriceps · Bodyweight · Video
- Squat JumpQuadriceps, Glutes · Bodyweight · Video
- Stair Walk IntervalsQuadriceps, Glutes · Bodyweight · Video
- Star JumpQuadriceps, Glutes · Bodyweight · Video
- Step-Back Power LungeGlutes, Quadriceps · Bodyweight · Video
- Walking LungeQuadriceps, Glutes · Bodyweight · Video
Advanced (10)
- Bodyweight Cardio BurpeesQuadriceps, Glutes · Bodyweight · Video
- Burpee Broad JumpQuadriceps, Glutes · Bodyweight · Video
- Cossack SquatQuadriceps, Glutes · Bodyweight · Video
- Jumping LungeQuadriceps, Glutes · Bodyweight · Video
- Pistol SquatQuadriceps, Glutes · Bodyweight · Video
- Pistol Squat to BoxQuadriceps, Glutes · Bodyweight · Video
- Shrimp SquatQuadriceps, Glutes · Bodyweight · Video
- Skater SquatQuadriceps, Glutes · Bodyweight · Video
- Split Squat JumpQuadriceps, Glutes · Bodyweight · Video
- Tuck JumpQuadriceps, Glutes · Bodyweight · Video
Questions about this list
How many bodyweight quad exercises are there?
39 exercises in Handler's library train the quadriceps as a primary muscle using bodyweight only. 13 of them are tagged beginner.
Can I train the quadriceps with just bodyweight?
Yes. The list above covers 39 options across difficulty levels, and each page includes an easier and harder variation from the same progression chain where one exists.
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