Muscle Groups and Functions

Which muscle group is mainly responsible for pushing movements such as push-ups?

• Biceps

• Pectorals

• Trapezius

• Glutes

Which muscle helps you pull an object toward your body?

• Quadriceps

• Latissimus Dorsi

• Rectus Abdominis

• Deltoids

What is the function of the Deltoid muscles?

• Bend the body forward

• Lift and rotate the arms

• Straighten the elbow

• Bend the knees

Which muscles are mainly used when performing bicep curls?

• Triceps

• Biceps

• Hamstrings

• Obliques

Which muscle group helps maintain good posture by pulling the shoulder blades together?

• Rhomboids

• Quads

• Calves

• Pectorals

Which muscle group straightens the knees during walking or jumping?

• Hamstrings

• Quadriceps

• Glutes

• Calves

The Rectus Abdominis muscle allows you to:

• Bend your body forward

• Rotate your arms

• Lift your shoulders

• Bend your knees

Which muscles help you stand on your tiptoes?

• Hamstrings and Quads

• Calves (Gastrocnemius & Soleus)

• Pectorals and Biceps

• Obliques and Core

The Gluteal muscles are essential for which activities?

• Twisting and turning

• Walking, running, and jumping

• Lifting shoulders

• Bending elbows

Which of the following muscles helps stabilize posture from deep within the core?

• Obliques

• Transverse Abdominis

• Pectoralis Major

• Hamstrings