What exercises target the Vastus Lateralis?

The best exercises that primarily target the Vastus Lateralis include Band Squat, Bodyweight Squat, Box Jump, Bulgarian Split Squat, Front Squat. In total, 41 exercises involve the Vastus Lateralis.

What muscle group does the Vastus Lateralis belong to?

The Vastus Lateralis is part of the Quadriceps muscle group, which is involved in knee extension, squatting, and leg pressing movements.

How do I target my Vastus Lateralis?

To target the Vastus Lateralis, focus on knee extension, squatting, and leg pressing movements. Top exercises include Band Squat, Bodyweight Squat, Box Jump, Bulgarian Split Squat, Front Squat.

Vastus Lateralis

Muscle group: Quadriceps

Outer thigh muscle that extends the knee, the largest quadriceps head and primary strength builder.

Exercises Targeting Vastus Lateralis

Stabilizer (2)

Band Lateral Walk

Band Beginner

Kettlebell Windmill

Kettlebell Advanced

Other Muscles in Quadriceps

Rectus Femoris, Vastus Intermedius, Vastus Medialis

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Vastus Lateralis

Exercises Targeting Vastus Lateralis

Primary Mover (27)

Band Squat

Bodyweight Squat

Box Jump

Bulgarian Split Squat

Front Squat

Goblet Squat

Hack Squat

Hack Squat Machine

Jefferson Squat

Jump Squat

Kettlebell Goblet Squat

Kettlebell Thruster

Leg Extension

Leg Extension Machine

Leg Press

Leg Press Machine

Pendulum Squat

Pistol Squat

Reverse Lunge

Sissy Squat

Smith Machine Squat

Step-Up

Terminal Knee Extension

TRX Single Leg Squat

Walking Lunge

Wall Sit

Zercher Squat

Secondary / Assisting (12)

Barbell Back Squat

Farmers Carry

Kettlebell Clean

Kettlebell Deadlift

Kettlebell Farmers Carry

Kettlebell Front Rack Carry

Kettlebell Snatch

Kettlebell Turkish Getup

Sandbag Carry

Split Jerk

Sumo Deadlift

Yoke Walk

Stabilizer (2)

Band Lateral Walk

Kettlebell Windmill

Other Muscles in Quadriceps