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 spinalerectors 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.