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Specific muscle group exercisesBodybuilding & weight training guideFor the purpose of weight training the body can be divided into ten major muscle groups, the larger muscles of the lower body are usually put to work before the smaller ones as these require more physical and mental energy. The core muscles of the torso are trained before the shoulder and arm muscles with the stabilising muscles in the waist being trained the last of all. Listed below are the muscle groups and the most common exercises used to train them. The lower body The quadriceps or quads Compound exercises used for the quads also cover the glutes, hamstrings and calves. * The squat * The leg press * Lunge * Deadlift * Leg extension Hamstring * Leg curl Calves * Standing calf raise * Seated calf raise The upper body Pectorals Compound exercise for the Pecs include the triceps and front deltoids. * Bench press * pullover * flye Lats Compound exercise for the lats also include the biceps and rear deltoids. * pull down * bent over row Deltoids and trapezius Compound exercises for the shoulders also include the arm muscles. * upright row * shoulder press * lateral raise * shoulder shrug Arms Triceps * parallel bar dip * pushdown * triceps extension Biceps * biceps curl Waist Abdominals * leg raise * crunch Lower back * back extension * good morning. |
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