Mighty Quads: Pre-Fatigue Leg Workout

This workout changes the standard strategy: isolation exercises come first, followed by compound movements.

You start with leg extensions on a machine to fatigue the quads.

After that, you perform squats, leg presses, or lunges.

Since the quads are already fatigued, they become the weak link and receive maximum load, while the glutes and hamstrings remain strong.

For isolation exercises, do at least 8 reps per set to reduce stress on the knee joints.

In the final compound movements, you'll need to lower the weight – it will feel much heavier than usual.

The pre-exhaustion tactic reduces joint stress and allows you to reach muscle failure with less weight, which is especially useful for those with injuries.