All pectoralis, hamstrings, aside, what are the other major muscles
groups? Many people are familiar with the more popular muscle
members: gluteals, abdominals, calf hamstrings, low back, and
quadriceps;
However there are other major muscle groups that should not be
overlooked in any weight or strength training regimen:
• Biceps – can be found on the front area of the upper arm. Biceps
curls are the way to work muscle group.
• Deltoids – are situated on the cap of the shoulder. This muscle
is comprised of three parts, anterior deltoid (the front), medial
deltoid (the middle), and posterior deltoid (the rear). The major
muscle group can be worked out by doing front dumbbell raises,
push-ups and bench presses.
• Hip abductors and adductors – Situated on both the inner and
outer thigh region, hip abductors move the leg away from the body
and adductors are responsible for pulling legs across the centerline
of the body. The best exercises to work the hip abductors and
abductors include a variety of standing cable pulls and side-lying
leg lifts.
• Latisimus dorsi – can be identified on individuals with a V-shape.
They latisimus dorsi muscles are located in the mid-back. To get
these muscles toned, try chin-ups, pull-ups and one arm bent rows.
• Rhomboids – are the muscles located in the middle of the upper
back between the s houlder blades. To exert the rhomboids muscles,
do sets of chin-ups, and any movements that close the gap between
the shoulder blades.
• Trapezius – is the upper area of the back that runs from the
back of the neck to the base of the shoulder. Both upright rows
and shoulder shrugs are ideal for strength training resistance.
• Triceps – are the exterior sides of the upper arm. The best
strength building exercises to do include triceps extensions,
push-ups, dips and triceps kick-backs. |
