Question about targetting Quads better

[Sirbattos]

Hey guys an gals,

When I either squat or deadlift, feet usually either shoulder width or slightly more apart,
I usually tire my hamstrings out more then my quads, the next day my hamstrings feel like i'll never walk again,
where my quads feel like they havent had a workout at all. Are there any techniques that can put more of a focus on my quads
or any different exercises that could help target my quads?

[AR's King Silabolin]

Yes. I personally loved Rich Pianas tip on the subject and it works. Go to the hacksquatmachine. Put on belt and keep Your feet as Close as you can. Go deep, but end the motion rigth before your legs are straigth. More reps better results. I do 20-25 on my first set, den adding a plate til i reach 6 reps. But 30-40 reps would be better but its real torture. Your quads will burn like never before and it will give you thickness and a nice outer sweap.

[The Deadlifting Dog]

Hey guys an gals, When I either squat or deadlift, feet usually either shoulder width or slightly more apart, I usually tire my hamstrings out more then my quads, the next day my hamstrings feel like i'll never walk again, where my quads feel like they havent had a workout at all. Are there any techniques that can put more of a focus on my quads or any different exercises that could help target my quads?

First off, deadlifts aren't a quad dominant exercise at all. You could do a thousand sets and your quads aren't gonna get sore.

My suggestion would be front squats. Also you can bring your feet in closer on your regular squats.
No need for ultra high reps. 8-12 should be plenty.

[numbere]

Try supersetting leg extensions before squats.

[The Deadlifting Dog]

Also I forgot to mention...

High bar squats hit the quads much more than low bar squats.

[NACH3]

Try supersetting leg extensions before squats.

Pre-exhausting your legs b4 you get to squats(lightens the load rather than starting w/them - and imho it's a great technique) keep mixing things up... Reverse hacks/reverse V squats really hammer your quads - make sure you get the form right first - you'll want to get your arse back(& deep)...

[Sirbattos]

Thanks heaps guys, cant wait to try some of these out by the end of the week and I'll let you know how I go.
Cheers

[MisterRogers]

I'm with deadlifting dog on this one a front squat with good form will hit quads nice

[PrettyPlease?]

I just want to point out that a lot of lifters have over developed quads relative to their hamstrings so that could be a reason your hamstrings are taking a beating.

Also the squat is largely a quadricep dominant movement down to parallel, only past parallel do the glutes and hamstrings really get activated.