The Most Scientific Way to Train QUADS | Quad Training Science Explained

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Scientific References:

Cadaveric Studies:

Muscle Fiber Composition:

Torques in the Squat vs Front Squat:

Front Squats:

Squat Depth:

Squat Stance Width:

EMG Activation on Lunges, Step Ups, Extensions, etc:

Leg Extensions and Foot Position:

Leg Extension Safety:

Quad Training Volume and Frequency:

Video Clip Attribution:

The quad anatomy sketches are originals created by CaptainPeru:

Research assistant: Max Edsey

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This video was edited by Jeff Nippard using Final Cut Pro X

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[JeffNippard]

I hope you guys enjoy the video and take away some new strategies for maximizing the development of your quads! After producing a good deal of vlog-style content, I was itching to do a science-explained edit again and I've got another (slightly off-topic) one on the way next week! Anyway, all the scientific references organized by order of appearance and topic can be found in the description box for your own reading. Please share this video with anyone you think may find it helpful, or who hasn't found my channel yet. Thanks again guys for the continued support! Peace!

[christosandreev]

Quad science = 50K views Arm + Chest science = 1M views ...Makes sense

[leadegalzain]

Featured exercises:
Front squat
Back squat
Leg press (wide/narrow stances)
Leg extensions

[RobLipsett]

I get excited every time I see Jeff has uploaded a Science Explained video 🙌🏼

[HarunFarah]

Love this video actually quotes his sources and scientific evidence rather than saying *“ studies show”*

[Giladbriggs]

love the dom mazzeti part in the beginning

[prayujpillai]

Today was my annual leg day and was planning to skip it, but now watching your video I might just go and train them legzzzz

[deogratias]

Being almost a thesis student i love the fact that you incorporate scientific studies to your explanations. It's real proof. Not bs explanations

[VeryNuclearYT]

Divide Into Parts Rather Than A Leg Science Explained Is Really Amazing! Look Forward For More Of These.

[manuelhammad]

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[jacoboblanco]

Clear, concise, well researched, informative and very nicely edited. Great quality content.

[oxygenuptakekineticsPhD]

As a sports-performance Ph.D. student, I am extremely impressed with your videos.

[MuscleEire]

I genuinely get excited when I see an upload from Jeff. Amazing work as always

[carlitoxwey]

Wow! You really did your homework. I think that understanding how muscle works with supporting studies makes more sense than when people just show you the exercises with no explanation.

[JamesSmith-byid]

I hate when people squat in the curl rack.

[laughingachilles]

I love this channel, it's just pure science and not the usual nonsense we see from fitness people. You don't try and dumb things down, you treat your audience as intelligent people and then provide some straightforward diagrams to explain the papers you cite. It's the sort of thing I have to do when presenting my research to an audience of very smart people who don't work in my particular area.

Without a doubt this is the best fitness channel on youtube.

[mikelintz]

I can't thank you enough for this highly informative upload! I had several questions concerning my overall quad development and knee vulnerability during leg extensions and you hit the nail on the head. I'm subscribing and eagerly awaiting future content as fitness is now my favored and most practiced hobby and passion. Again, thanks man!

[charlie_wyrick]

I really really appreciate all the science explained videos! I've been going through all my favorite ones and taking in depth notes on all of them. You're a huge help to me and I know a ton of other people feel the same way.

Sorry that YouTube craps on videos sometimes. I made sure to rewatch til the very end, leave a thumbs up and this comment lol. Anyways, thanks a lot. You've taught me so much in the past 6 months or so!

[mingenuity]

My cousin and I based in London always get excited when you post vids. Love from England!!

[RealAnimeBadGuy]

Instant sub, my wife and I were actually talking about if we should squat anymore because she had read some blog that said that it was unnecessary. Not only did this drive my point that we are doing squats but you have also given me new information that will fuel my leg days. Nice quads man!