October 2014

Why are the Quadriceps Important?

What’s so special about the quadriceps? After all, they’re just one of many muscle groups in the body. ‘Quadriceps’ refers to a group of four muscles on the front of the thigh that are responsible for straightening your knee. Seems pretty simple. We keep hearing about how important the “core” is, and of course, everyone loves a great set of glutes… but what’s the big deal with the quads? More»