health quiz 3

Glutes

Muscles of the buttocks (gluteus maximus, medius, minimus); responsible for hip extension, rotation, and stabilization.

Hamstrings

Group of muscles on the back of the thigh; responsible for knee flexion and hip extension.

Gastrocnemius

Main calf muscle; responsible for plantar flexion (pointing the toes) and assists with knee movement.

Quadriceps

Group of four muscles on the front of the thigh; responsible for knee extension.

Dumbbell Lunges

Works glutes and quadriceps (also engages hamstrings for stability).

Calf Raises

Works the gastrocnemius (calf muscles).

Squat

Works glutes and hamstrings.

Leg Press

Works quadriceps primarily, with glutes and hamstrings assisting.

Hamstring Curl

Isolates and works the hamstrings.

Rectus Abdominis

“Six-pack” muscle; responsible for flexing the spine.

Obliques

Side abdominal muscles; responsible for rotation and side bending of the torso.

Hanging Leg Raise

Works rectus abdominis (especially lower portion).

Side Bridge

Works obliques and core stabilizers.

Decline Crunch w/ weight

Works rectus abdominis with added resistance.

Saxon Side Bend

Works obliques

Cable Crunch

Works rectus abdominis.

Cable Rotation

Works obliques (rotational movement).

Rhomboids

Upper back muscles between shoulder blades; responsible for retracting the scapula.

Latissimus Dorsi

Large back muscles; responsible for pulling the arms down and back.

Erector Spinae

Muscles along the spine; responsible for extending and stabilizing the spine.

Pull-up/Chin-up

Works latissimus dorsi and upper back.

Superman

Works erector spinae (lower back).

Dumbbell Bent Over Row

Works rhomboids and latissimus dorsi.

Lat Pull-down

Works latissimus dorsi.

Seated Row

Works rhomboids and middle back muscles.

Pectoralis Major

Large chest muscle; responsible for pushing and bringing arms across the body.

Push-up

Works pectoralis major (also engages triceps and shoulders).

Dumbbell Press

Works pectoralis major.

Dumbbell Fly

Works pectoralis major (focus on stretch and contraction).

Bench Press

Works pectoralis major.

Cable Fly

Works pectoralis major.

Glutes

Hamstrings

Gastrocnemius

Quadriceps

Pectoralis Major

Rhomboids

Latissimus Dorsi

Erector Spinae

Rectus Abdominis

Obliques