Muscles, Fitness Gram Test, PRIDE

Front

This muscle located on your upper posterior (back) of your neck and allows you to do pushing and pulling activities with minimal aggravation.

Back

Trapezius

Front

This muscle makes up the bulk of your chest and helps in push-ups and swimming.

Back

Pectorals

Front

This muscle group is located on either side of your torso under your rib cage. It is responsible for helping you twist as when you swing a bat or tennis racquet.

Back

Oblique

Front

This muscle is located in your lower posterior (back) region of your torso and joins your spine to your shoulders. It helps you pull, swim, and breath.

Back

Latissimus Dorsi

Front

This muscle group is located on the lower anterior (front) of your torso and serves as a belt for your stomach area. They support your back and help you do sit-ups.

Back

Abdominals

Front

This muscle is located above your arms where your shoulders are and helps you throw and is one of your main lifting muscles.

Back

Deltoids

Front

This two muscle group is located on the anterior (front) of your upper arms and helps you pull.

Back

Bicep

Front

This three muscle group is located on the posterior (back) side of the upper arm and helps you push things and write.

Back

Tricep

Front

This fibrous group of tendons connects your calf muscle to your heel. By pulling on your heel it helps you walk, run, and stand on your toes.

Back

Achilles

Front

This muscle is the largest muscle in the body and is located on the posterior (back) of your bottom. It helps you stand up.

Back

Gluteus Maximus