HandyFact - Exercising Muscle Groups

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Lower Body
Quadraceps: 
muscles of front of thigh
- quad extensions & quad lifts
- squats
- lunges
- leg press

Hamstrings: 
muscles of back of thigh
- hamstring curls
- squats
- lunges
- leg press

Gluteals: 
muscles of the butt
- squats
- lunges
- leg press
- butt burners (short range of motion squats)

Gastrocnemius and Soleus: 
muscles of the calves
- calf raises
- calf press
- lunges

Upper Body
Abdominals: 
the muscles of the stomach area
- crunches
- diagonal crunches
- hip lifts

Pectorals: 
muscles of the chest
- bench press
- flys
- push ups

Deltoids: 
muscles of the shoulder
- military press
- lateral raise
- upright row
- push ups

Latissimus Dorsi & Trapezius: 
muscles of the upper and middle back
- lat pull downs
- bent over rows

Triceps: 
muscles of the back of the arm
- triceps dips
- triceps extensions
- push ups
- French curl

Biceps: 
muscles of the front of the arm
- biceps curls
- concentration curls
- bent over rows

Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.

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