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Exercise/Musc. Group
Match the exercise with muscle group used
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Bench Press | pectoralis major (chest), anterior deltoids (front shoulders), and triceps brachii (back of the arms) |
| Bent Over Rows | targets the entire back—specifically the latissimus dorsi (lats), rhomboids, trapezius (traps), and rear deltoids. |
| Dead Lift | primarily targets the posterior chain, including the glutes, hamstrings, and erector spinae (lower back) |
| Weighted Squat | primary target the quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, and adductors |
| Shoulder Press | primarily works the deltoids (anterior and lateral heads), triceps brachii, upper trapezius, and serratus anterior |
| Over Head Press | primarily targets the shoulder muscles (deltoids), specifically the front and middle heads |
| Dead Bugs | primarily strengthens the deep core muscles, including the transverse abdominis, rectus abdominis (six-pack muscle), obliques, and pelvic floor |
| Cobra | primarily strengthens the spinal extensors (erector spinae), upper back/shoulders (trapezius, rhomboids), and glutes |
| Chops | primarily targets the core, specifically the obliques, transverse abdominis, and rectus abdominis (six-pack muscles) |
| Lunges | primarily target the quadriceps (front of thighs), glutes (buttocks), and hamstrings (back of thighs |
| Lat Pull Down | primarily targets the latissimus dorsi (the large, fan-shaped muscles on the sides of the back) |
| Split Squat | quadriceps (front of the thigh) and glutes (buttocks) |
| Hip Thrust | exercise designed to isolate and strengthen the gluteus maximus (buttocks) |
| Push Ups | primarily target the pectoralis major (chest), anterior deltoids (front shoulders), and triceps |
| Box Jump | strengthening the quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, and calves |
| Dumbbell Roll Dead Lift | primarily strengthening the hamstrings, glutes, lats, and upper back |
| Leg Curl | hamstrings (back of the thigh), which include the biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus. |
| Squatted Curl | primarily works the quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, and biceps |
| Incline Press | primarily targets the upper pectoralis major (upper chest) |
| Seated Row | primarily targets the muscles of the mid-back and lats, including the rhomboids, middle trapezius, and latissimus dorsi |
| Bicep Curl | biceps brachii (front of the upper arm) |