Quick Anatomy Lesson

A quick description of major muscle groups so you know what bodybuilders "blasting their quads" are actually working.

Pecs (Pectoralis major)- Chest

Lats (latisimus dorsi)- The outer back muscles. Don't be confused by the movement lateral like in lat raises for your shoulders. This is when you raise a weight out to the side.

Traps (trapezius)- muscle from the neck to top of back/shoulders

Rhomboids (Rhomboideus major and minor) - Mid back

Delts (deltoids, anterior, posterior)- Shoulders.

Biceps- Front of the arm

Triceps- Back of the arm.

Rectus Abdominis- Front Abs

Obliques- Side abs

Erector Spinae- Low back

Glutes (gluteus maximus)- Butt

Abductors and Adductors- Hip flexors

Quads (quadriceps)- Front Thigh

Hams (hamstrings)- Back thigh.

Soleus- Calves

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