chest muscles Flashcards
What is the primary muscle group targeted during chest exercises?
Pectoral muscles
True or False: The chest muscles consist of only one muscle.
False
Name the two main parts of the pectoral muscles.
Pectoralis major and pectoralis minor
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the larger, more superficial muscle of the chest.
Pectoralis major
What type of movement do push-ups primarily target?
Chest muscles
Which muscle is responsible for shoulder flexion, adduction, and internal rotation?
Pectoralis major
True or False: The pectoralis minor is located beneath the pectoralis major.
True
What is the function of the pectoralis minor?
To stabilize the scapula
Which exercise primarily works the upper chest?
Incline bench press
Multiple choice: Which of the following exercises targets the chest? A) Squats B) Bench Press C) Deadlifts
B) Bench Press
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the lower portion of the pectoralis major.
Sternal head
What is the primary function of the pectoralis major?
To move the arm across the body
Name one common injury associated with chest muscles.
Pectoral strain
True or False: The chest muscles do not play a role in breathing.
False
What is the recommended rep range for hypertrophy in chest training?
6-12 reps
Which type of chest exercise emphasizes the lower pectorals?
Decline bench press
Multiple choice: Which muscle is NOT part of the chest? A) Pectoralis major B) Trapezius C) Pectoralis minor
B) Trapezius
What is the role of the serratus anterior in relation to the chest?
It assists in the movement of the scapula, aiding chest exercises.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a common exercise to isolate the pectoralis major.
Bench press
True or False: Chest muscles can be effectively trained with bodyweight exercises.
True
What is the effect of overtraining the chest muscles?
Increased risk of injury and muscle imbalance
Name a machine commonly used for chest workouts.
Chest press machine
What is the importance of warm-up before chest workouts?
To prevent injuries and prepare the muscles for exercise.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a compound exercise for the chest? A) Chest fly B) Dumbbell press C) Cable crossover
B) Dumbbell press
What is the anatomical position of the pectoralis minor?
It lies underneath the pectoralis major.
Fill in the blank: The __________ helps in the adduction of the arm.
Pectoralis major
