Muscle Basics
This type of muscle is under your control and helps you move your body.
What is Skeletal Muscle?
this muscle on the front of your upper arm bends the elbow.
what is the biceps brachii?
These front thigh muscles extend the knee.
what is quadriceps?
This move strengthens biceps.
What is a bicep curl?
This term describes a muscle getting shorter to create movement.
What is Contraction?
this muscle group on your back helps you pull your arm down.
what are the latissimus dorsi?
These muscles on the back of your thigh bend the knee.
What are the hamstrings?
This exercise hits the triceps.
What is a tricep extension?
The tough tissue that connects muscle to bone.
What is Tendon?
the shoulder muscle has three parts and is trained by overhead presses.
what are the deltoids?
This powerful hip extensor is also your largest muscle.
What is the gluteus maximus?
This classic gym move targets the chest.
What is a bench press or push-up?
This is the main muscle doing work during an exercise.
What is the Prime Mover (agonist)?
this chest muscle helps you push forward.
what is the Pectoralis Major?
These calf muscles help you stand on your toes.
What are the gastrocnemius and soleus?
These moves strengthen the lower body. Name any two.
What are squats, lunges, leg press, step-ups?
This muscle type works automatically and powers organs like the stomach.
What is Smooth Muscle?
this muscle straightens your elbow-the opposite of the biceps.
what is the triceps brachii
This inner-thigh group pulls your legs toward your body’s midline.
What are the adductors?
Name two exercises that strengthen the abdominals.
What are planks, sit-ups, crunches, leg raises?