quadriceps

bodybuilding squat

Squat Analysis

THE SQUAT Move down until the thighs are almost past parallel to the floor. Extend the knees and the hips until the legs are straight. Repeat this motion. Joint Actions Knee Extension Hip Extension Ankle Plantar flexion Target areas Legs Bottom Target Muscles/Prime movers Quadriceps Gluteus Maximus Gastrocnemius Attachments of Target Muscles Rectus femoris: Iliac […]

hamstrings exercises

Great Exercises for Hamstrings

Your hamstring muscle is actually a group of three muscles running along the backside of your thigh. Strong hamstrings are very important for athletes. Training them properly can help you lengthen your stride, give you more power, improve your balance and stabilize your knees. So working your hamstrings will lower your risk of injuries. Function […]