Best exercises for
Squats, presses, lunges and extensions, ranked for quad growth.
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Right now Hack Squat ranks first, with an overall score of 95 from the research rubric. It’s followed by Pendulum Squat and Single-Leg Leg Press. The best choice for you depends on your equipment and how it feels on your joints, which is why every exercise links to alternatives.
Why it ranks: Deep knee bend under stable, heavy load: the quads are clearly the limiter.
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