Final Flashcards
Deltoids
Stabilize the shoulder blades and rotator cuffs
Pectoralis
Rotates arm inward
Biceps
Bends the elbow
Rectus Abdominus
Raises upper body from a supine position
Obliques
Twists torso from side to side
Quadriceps
Extends the knee
Trapezius
Rotates the shoulder blades
Rhomboids
Retracts the scapula
Triceps
Extends the elbow
Latissimus Doris
Draws the arm down the back
Erector spinae
Raises upper body when lying in a prone position
Gluteus Maximus
Raises leg to the rear
Hamstring
Bends the knee
Gastrocnemius
Extends the foot
Tibialis anterior
Flexes the foot
Synergist
Muscles that work together during a specific lift
Antagonist
Muscles that work opposite during a specific lift
How muscle fibers work
Only one direction. They way they run determines how a muscle contracts and what you need to do to exercise it.
Muscular strength
The amount of force a muscle can produce once
Muscular Endurance
The muscles ability to exert submaximal force repeatedly
Cardiovascular endurance
The body’s ability to transport and utilize oxygen
Flexibility
Range of motion around a joint
Body composition
The amount inn of body fat compared to the rest of your body
Frequency
How often you work out - 3-5 days recommended