Quad-Focused Strength Training with Sadie Meyer (she/her/hers)

Quad-Focused Strength Training with Sadie Meyer (she/her/hers)

Warm-Up Suggestions: 

  • Treadmill (low speed) 
  • Leg Throws 
  • Lunge and Twist 
  • Lateral Band Walk 
  • Bootlegged Squat 
  • Banded Good Morning
  • Hip Circles 

 

Workout: 

1. Barbell Back Squat (High or Low Bar) 

  • 65% 1RM x 8 reps 
  • 75% 1RM x 6 reps 
  • 80% 1RM x 4 reps 
  • 85% 1RM x 2-3 reps 

 Rest 2:00

 

2A. Dumbbell Goblet Squat: 3 sets x 10-12 reps 

2B. Dumbbell RDL: 3 sets x 12 reps 

Rest 1:30 

 

3A. Smith Machine Reverse Lunge: 3 sets x 8 reps 

3B. Banded Good Morning (Heavy Resistance): 3 x 15 reps 

Rest 1:30 

 

4A. Leg Extension Machine: 3 sets x 8 reps heavy, drop weight 25%-50% x 10 reps 

4B. Adductor Machine: 3 sets x 15 reps 

4C. Adductor Machine: 3 sets x 15 reps 

Rest 2:00

 

Cool Down Suggestions: 

  • Treadmill (low speed) 
  • Stretch/Yoga 

 

Designed by: Sadie Meyer, MS, CPT 

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