Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Major Muscle Groups

It is very important to know where your muscle are; whether it's for workout references or injury knowledge.  You've probably already heard about some of these muscles on medical shows or in your gym class, but if you haven't, or you've forgotten, this will be a good source of information. 

Quadriceps - front of upper leg

Pectoralis - chest

Hamstrings - back of upper leg

Latisimus Dorsi - lower back

Gastrocnemious - back of lower leg (calf)

Triceps - back of upper arm

Trapezius - upper back

Biceps - front of upper arm

Deltoids - shoulders

Abdominals - lower trunk (stomach)





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