A portable quadriceps exercise device includes at least one static arm; a
pair of knee support pads connected to opposite respective sides of the at
least one static arm; a foundation arm having a first end pivotally
connected to a first end of the at least one static arm; and a
stabilization arm having a first end pivotally connected to a second end
of the at least one static arm. A handle is connected to the second end of
the stabilization arm so that a user may grasp the handle to maintain
stability of the device during use. The device may also include a pivot
arm having a first end of the pivot arm being pivotally connected to the
second end of the at least one static arm; a pair of ankle pads connected
to opposite respective sides of the pivot arm adjacent the second end
thereof; and at least one resistance element operatively connected between
the at least one static arm and the pivot arm.