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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.
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