Two stretching experts reveal how to stretch the vastus lateralis, which happens to be the largest muscle within your all-important quadriceps. Of the hundreds of muscles that make up your body ...

While compound exercises work multiple muscle groups ... This group is made up of four muscles — the vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, vastus medialis, and rectus femoris.

There are four muscles that make up the quad: the rectus femorus, vastus intermedius, vastus medialis, and vastus lateralis ... to add a challenge to this exercise, add a weight, and hold up ...

The glute bridge exercise engages your glute ... This variation primarily targets your iliotibial tract and vastus lateralis. Share on Pinterest Start flat on your back with your legs bent ...

Try these 6 exercises to regain your posture So grab ... and the outside (the vastus lateralis). To foam roll the meaty middle quadricep muscle, place yourself on all fours and line up the foam ...

Again, care should be taken to avoid burns. If you have injured your vastus lateralis, your physical therapist may recommend certain exercises to help you regain strength and range of motion.

Remember: quad exercises don't mean you'll automatically ... the quads refer to four muscles — rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis and vastus intermedius — which make up the ...

Four big muscles make up your quadriceps: the vastus intermedius, vastus medialis, vastus lateralis, and rectus femoris. Your quadriceps begin at your pelvis and femur and go all the way down to ...