These muscles will be our focus this week. We will learn about where they are located and what purpose they serve, also what sports you need them in.
Gluteals –
Gluteals--often referred to as "glutes"--consist of the gluteus maximus, which is the big
muscle covering the buttocks, often referred to as the "butt."
1. These three muscles are located on the butt: the gluteus maximus, the gluteus medius,
and the gluteus minimus.
2. The gluteus maximus is the biggest and most noticeable of the three.
3. The medius and minimus aren't as noticeable. Both are located around the ilium, the large
bony part of the pelvis.
4. Together these three muscles help move the thigh out to the side of your body
(abduction), as well as rotate and extend the leg behind.
5.A strong butt helps in most all explosive, power activities, such as football, basketball, and
hiking.
Quadriceps –
Quadriceps are located on the front of the thigh.
The quadriceps' primary function is to flex the hip and extend the knee, very important in
walking, running, jumping, climbing, and pedaling.
Hamstrings –
Hamstrings are located on the back of the thigh.
The hamstrings consist of three muscles: the biceps femoris, the semimembranosus, and
the semitendinosus.
The hamstrings' primary function is to facilitate flexion of the leg, and medial and lateral
rotation, which is important in activities such as jumping, pedaling, walking, and running.
Hip abductors and adductors –
Hip abductors and adductors are located on the inner and outer thigh.
The abductors are on the outside and move the leg away from the body.
The adductors are on the inside and pull the leg across the centerline of the body.
Calf –
Calf muscles are located on the back of the lower leg.
They consist of the gastrocnemius and the soleus.
The gastrocnemius gives the calf its strong, rounded shape.
The soleus is a flat muscle running under the gastrocnemius. These small muscles
can bear a relatively large amount of weight.
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