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What is one primary function of the deltoid muscle?
What is one primary function of the deltoid muscle?
Which of the following examples involves the biceps muscle?
Which of the following examples involves the biceps muscle?
What role do the triceps play during sports activities?
What role do the triceps play during sports activities?
What is the primary function of the abdominal muscles?
What is the primary function of the abdominal muscles?
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Which of these exercises is associated with the lats?
Which of these exercises is associated with the lats?
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What is a shared function of both the abdominal and oblique muscles?
What is a shared function of both the abdominal and oblique muscles?
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What is one of the main functions of the erector spinae?
What is one of the main functions of the erector spinae?
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Which muscle group is primarily responsible for stabilizing the shoulder and allows the elbow joint to straighten?
Which muscle group is primarily responsible for stabilizing the shoulder and allows the elbow joint to straighten?
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Which of the following muscles is primarily involved in shrugging the shoulder?
Which of the following muscles is primarily involved in shrugging the shoulder?
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The exercise 'Standing Reverse Barbell Curl' is primarily associated with which muscle group?
The exercise 'Standing Reverse Barbell Curl' is primarily associated with which muscle group?
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Which of the following muscle groups is not involved in bending or twisting motions?
Which of the following muscle groups is not involved in bending or twisting motions?
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The 'Cable Rope Tricep Pushdown' exercise primarily engages which muscle group?
The 'Cable Rope Tricep Pushdown' exercise primarily engages which muscle group?
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Which function is key to the action performed by the lats during exercise?
Which function is key to the action performed by the lats during exercise?
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During which activity are the pecs primarily activated?
During which activity are the pecs primarily activated?
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What is a primary role of the Erector Spinae muscle group?
What is a primary role of the Erector Spinae muscle group?
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Which of the following exercises would primarily strengthen the muscles of the shoulder?
Which of the following exercises would primarily strengthen the muscles of the shoulder?
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Study Notes
Deltoids/Shoulders
- The deltoid muscle forms the rounded contour of the shoulder, also known as the "common shoulder muscle".
- Used in all side body lifting motions and provides support when carrying things.
- Examples of exercises: Walking Plank, Upright Row, Rear Delt Fly.
Biceps
- Located on the front of the upper arm, consisting of a short and long head working as a single unit.
- Attached to arm bones by tendons; controls shoulder and elbow motion, and assists in forearm rotation.
- Examples of exercises: Standing Cable Curl, Standing Barbell Curl, Standing Reverse Barbell Curl.
Triceps
- Stabilizes the shoulder and straightens the elbow joint.
- Used in actions like throwing a basketball and writing.
- Examples of exercises: Close-Grip Bench Press, Cable Rope Tricep Pushdown, Lying Triceps Extension.
Pectorals/Chest
- Involved in many shoulder joint movements.
- Activated when reaching across or behind the body.
- Examples of exercises: Barbell Bench Press, Pec Deck, Cable Crossover.
Abdominal Muscles
- Assist in breathing and protect internal organs.
- Key in twisting and rotating motions, and bending over.
- Examples of exercises: Plank, Mountain Climber, Reverse Crunch.
Obliques
- Similar to abdominals, key in twisting and rotating movements and bending.
- Examples of exercises: Bird Dog, Heel Tap, Side Plank.
Trapezius (Traps)
- Used to lift and turn the head, and shrug the shoulders.
- Provides support for overhead lifts.
- Examples of exercises: Farmer’s Walk, Face Pull, Pullup Shrug.
Latissimus Dorsi (Lats)
- Used when pulling something towards the body.
- Key in pulling movements.
- Examples of exercises: Pull-up, Lat Pull-down, Medicine Ball Slam.
Erector Spinae
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Deltoids/Shoulders
- The deltoid muscle forms the rounded contour of the shoulder, also known as the "common shoulder muscle".
- It's used in all side body lifting motions and provides support when carrying things.
- Examples of exercises: Walking Plank, Upright Row, Rear Delt Fly.
Biceps
- Located on the front of the upper arm, the biceps has a "short head" and a "long head" working together.
- Attached to arm bones via tendons, it controls shoulder and elbow motion and assists in forearm rotation.
- Examples of exercises: Standing Cable Curl, Standing Barbell Curl, Standing Reverse Barbell Curl.
Triceps
- Stabilizes the shoulder and straightens the elbow joint.
- Used in actions like passing and shooting a basketball, writing, and drawing.
- Examples of exercises: Close-Grip Bench Press, Cable Rope Tricep Pushdown, Lying Triceps Extension.
Pectorals/Chest (Pecs)
- Involved in many shoulder joint movements.
- Activated when reaching across or behind the body.
- Examples of exercises: Barbell Bench Press, Pec Deck, Cable Crossover.
Abdominal Muscles
- Assist in breathing and protect internal organs.
- Key in twisting, rotating, and bending motions.
- Examples of exercises: Plank, Mountain Climber, Reverse Crunch.
Obliques
- Similar to abdominal muscles, they're key in twisting and rotating motions. Also used in bending.
- Examples of exercises: Bird Dog, Heel Tap, Side Plank.
Trapezius (Traps)
- Used to lift and turn the head and shrug the shoulders.
- Provides support for overhead lifts.
- Examples of exercises: Farmer's Walk, Face Pull, Pull-up Shrug.
Latissimus Dorsi (Lats)
- Used in pulling movements towards the body.
- Key in pulling exercises.
- Examples of exercises: Pull-up, Lat Pull-down, Medicine Ball Slam.
Erector Spinae
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Test your knowledge on the major muscle groups including deltoids, biceps, triceps, and pectorals. This quiz will cover their functions, exercises, and importance in strength training. Perfect for fitness enthusiasts and anyone looking to enhance their workout routines.
