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Vastus lateralis, rectus femoris, the usual suspects. So when you hear that “older adults can still build muscle,” most of that research is really just saying “quads still grow.” ...

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The exercise strengthens the vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, and rectus femoris while improving hip flexor flexibility.

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Vastus lateralis muscle specimens were collected from the West China Hospital of Sichuan University between July 1, 2021. and October 31, 2023.

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The vastus lateralis muscle is the largest of the quad muscles and functions to straighten your knee. Injury may limit your ability to walk or climb stairs.

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