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  • The pectorals or PECS are the large chest muscles.
  • The pectorals ARE full of thick muscle fiber and add bulk to the upper body.  
  • The pectorals provide support when you hold objects in front of your body, and they are activated when you reach across your body.
  • Pectorals are the only chest muscle.
  • Latissimus Dorsi  is a large, flat muscle on the back that stretches to the sides, behind the arm, and is partly covered by the trapezius on the back near the midline.
  • Latissimus Dorsi  is called as “LATS” or the “WINGS”.
  • The rhomboids are located in the upper back.
  • the rhomboids are underneath the trap muscles and not visible from outside.
  • romboid muscles can’t be seen but they play a vital role in strengthening the scapulae and all the back movements.
  • . Trapezius Also known as, THE TRAPS, that are located between shoulders and the neck
  • The traps can further be classified into three divisionsthe upper traps, middle traps, and the lower traps, with the lower traps extending as low as the lower back.
  • Teres Muscle lies underneath the ‘lats’
  • teres muscle works with the lats as well as the rotator cuffs.
  • Exercises like single-arm lat pulldowns and pullovers target this teres muscle directly.
  • The erector spinae or spinal erectors is a set of muscles that straighten and rotate the back.
  • erector spinae are actually deep muscles that help to extend the spine and are key in posture. 
  • the back muscles are latissimus dorsi, rhomboid, trapezius, teres muscle and erector spinae.
  • Biceps is found in the front of the upper arm
  • biceps help control the motion of both the shoulder and elbow joints.
  •  At the elbow, the biceps are essential in lifting, and at the shoulder, they help with moving the arms sideways, forward and upwards. 
  • •       biceps helps bend or curl the arm toward your body.
  • The triceps are muscles in the back of the upper arm
  • triceps help stabilize the shoulder joint and allow the elbow joint to be straightened.
  • The triceps are utilized in passing and shooting a basketball, and help with finite movements such as in writing, drawing or even push and pull.
  • The deltoids, or delts, are known as the SHOULDER MUSCLES.
  • deltoid is used on all side of body lifting motions.
  • deltoid provide support when you carry things and help keep carried items away from the motion path of the thighs.
  • The deltoid muscle consists of 3 parts: anterior deltoid, medial deltoid, and posterior deltoid.
  • the arm and shoulder muscles are biceps. triceps and deltoid.
  • Obliques are muscle group on the sides of the abdominals are the obliques. 
  • Movement of obliques muscles may result in several actions, but they are best known for their lateral flexion and rotation of the trunk known as a SIDE BEND
  • One of three gluteal muscles, the gluteus medius connects the ilium to the top of the femur.
  • Gluteus maximus areThe largest and outermost muscle of the buttock, the gluteus maximus attaches to several places in the pelvis and thigh
  • Gluteus maximus allows you to extend your upper leg, spread it, and turn it outward.
  • Gluteus medius controls the level of the hips and allows the thighs to rotate.
  • Serratus anterior is a group of muscles connected to the rib cage, which help stabilize the shoulder.
  • Psoas major are the muscles connect the lower part of the spine to the ilium and the femur and aids in flexing the hips.
  • the abdominal muscles are obliques. Other important abdominal muscles include gluteus medius, Gluteus maximus, serratus anterior, and psoas major.
  • The hamstrings are the huge muscle group in the upper back part your thighs
  • Hamstrings main function is to bend your knees and help propel your body forward in such activities as walking, running,  jumping, or doing a Krav Maga kick.