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Workout of the Week: Quad Killer
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Workout of the Week: Quad Killer

Challenging workout that builds muscular endurance in the legs and core. Emphasis is placed on building resilience through physical exertion.

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Kyle Shepard
Dec 09, 2024
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For six months following shoulder surgery earlier this year, I performed some variation of squats or lunges every day. This specific and consistent effort led to my legs being in the best shape they’ve ever been.

Squats are one of the most functional compound movements one can do.

In all the different workouts I’ve done, including getting close to setting a Guinness World Record for most air squats in a minute, there hasn’t been one that has caused my legs to be as sore as the one I did a few days ago.

I’m sharing that workout with you now.

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