More Quad Dominance in Women?

[Lost Dog]

"Women tend to be quad dominant." I see that basic phrase a lot. Why is this said to be more prevalent in women than in men? I see it written, but with no explanations.

I do only read it in articles written with women in mind. Maybe both sexes tend to be quad dominant and they just don't go into it in men's articles?

Well?

[kuri]

Just stop reading Women's Health then Roland. You shouldn't be in that section of the magazine rack anyway.

I find that most guys are quad dominant too, but articles for guys in places like Men's Health tend to avoid the phrases "booty blaster".

A greater Q angle of the femur because of a wider pelvis leads to greater internal rotation of the knee, which may cause a tendency to use more quads when doing everyday squat patterns.

[Alcoholiday]

Originally Posted by Lost Dog

"Women tend to be quad dominant." I see that basic phrase a lot. Why is this said to be more prevalent in women than in men? I see it written, but with no explanations.

I do only read it in articles written with women in mind. Maybe both sexes tend to be quad dominant and they just don't go into it in men's articles?

Well?

i think along the same lines, women have a higher risk of ACL injuries b/c of their weak hamstrings and PC.

[Espi]

How does one really know to be more quad dominant?
If strength on (seated) leg extension/curl is an indication, it was slightly better for hamstrings at the time I was still cycling tons. Lying leg curl was a failure though but I think this had more to do with the poor biomechanics of that machine.