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Chest Muscle, Pectoral Muscle
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Lagging Chest Development

Leg Muscle Anatomy
Leg Muscle Exercise - Squats
Leg Muscle Squat Exercise
Leg Muscle and Glutes Exercise
Leg Muscle Pain & Cramp

Shoulder Muscle Anatomy
Shoulder Injury & Pain
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Shoulder Exericse - Raises

Ab Exercise Workouts
Ab Exercises - more!
Abdominal Exercise - 8 Minute Abs
Abdominal Muscle Myths
Lower Abs Exercise - Leg Raises
Avoid Overtraining
Back Muscle - Latissimus Dorsi
Back Muscle & Lats Exercise
Beach Body Abs
Become Fitness Model -1
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Bodybuilding Tips - a few
Bodybuiding FAQ
Bodybuilding Myths
Break the Training Plateau
Build Muscle - Lose Body Fat

Calf Muscle Workout Exercises
Choose Bodybuilding Routines
Forearm Exercises
Light Weight Lifting Vs Heavy
Martial Arts Training
Muscle Injury - How to Avoid
Motivation - Staying Motivated
Optimum Strength Training
Over 40 Workout and Training
Pete Sisco Bodybuilding Q & A
Self Motivation for Workouts
Set Personal Records
Shoulder Workout Exercises
Static and Isometric Training
Static Contraction Training (SCT)
Strong Range Partials
Teen Bodybuilding
Thigh Exercise & Workout
Training With the Girl Friend
Training for Muscle Definition
Training Frequency and Rest
Training Frequency and Rest -2
Weight Lifting and Manual Labour

Women Bodybuilding

Arm Workout For Woman
Woman Chest Muscle Exercise
Women Delt Workout - Shoulders
Women Forearm Exercise
Women Leg Muscle Workout
Women Triceps Exercises
Women Bodybuilding

Supplements & Reviews

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Flax Seed Oil Health Benefits
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HMB Supplement - EAS HMB
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Coral Calcium Supplement
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CLA Supplements
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Instone Leanfire Diet Pill
Chitosan - Doesn't work
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Lean System 7 Fat Burner
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Trimspa Ephedra Free
Xenadrine EFX
Xenadrine NRG 8 Hour
Xenadrine side effects
Zantrex 3 Review

Leg Muscle and Leg Muscle Anatomy

Quadriceps Muscle

More commonly referred to as the ‘quads,’ no workout is complete without at least some time spent on these large leg muscles.  The quadriceps are the muscles at the front of the thigh, which act as the extensors of the leg. The muscles involved include the rectus femoris, vastus intermedius, vastus medialis (inner thigh), and vastus lateralis (outer thigh).

The basic function of the quadriceps muscle is to extend and straighten the leg. The upper thigh muscles are the largest and most powerful muscles in the human body. With all things considered, your leg mass make up about 50% of your body mass - you just cannot afford to avoid leg training.

 
 
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Vastus lateralis

The Vastus lateralis is the largest muscle of the Quadriceps. From wikipedia:

The Vastus lateralis (Vastus externus) is the largest part of the Quadriceps femoris. It arises by a broad aponeurosis, which is attached to the upper part of the intertrochanteric line, to the anterior and inferior borders of the greater trochanter, to the lateral lip of the gluteal tuberosity, and to the upper half of the lateral lip of the linea aspera; this aponeurosis covers the upper three-fourths of the muscle, and from its deep surface many fibers take origin.

The main function of  vastus lateralis is to extend your knee from the bent position.

Leg Muscle Diagram

leg muscle

Vastus medialis

The vastus medialis originates from the lower intertrochanteric line, spiral line, and inserts into the medial quadriceps tendon and directly into medial patella. Its main function is to extend the leg the last 10%.

Rectus femoris

The rectus femoris is also one of the four quadriceps. It's located in the middle of the front thigh. It arises from the anterior inferior iliac spine, and inserts into the base of patella to form the central portion of the quadriceps. Its main function is also to straighten the leg.

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Hamstring Muscle

The hamstring muscle refers to the three muscles located on the back of the upper thigh, and they are:

  • Semimembranosus
  • Semitendinosus
  • Biceps femoris

Leg Muscle Diagram

leg muscle - hamstring

Biceps femoris

The biceps femoris is a muscle of the posterior thigh composed of a long head and a short head. The long head arises from a common tendon with semitendinosus from the superior medial quadrant of the posterior portion of the ischial tuberosity. The short head originates from the lateral lip of linea aspera and lateral intermuscular septum of the thigh.

The main function of the biceps femoris is to flex the knee and also rotate the tibia laterally. The biceps femoris also curls the leg back.

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Gluteus Maximus Muscle (The Glutes)

Also known as the glutes, the butt, or the behind, the gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the body. The gluteus maximus is a large, thick muscle in a quadrilateral shape. The glutes acts as a major extensor of the hip joint. It extends the thigh at the hip, and assists in laterally rotating the thigh.

Gluteus Medius and Gluteus Minimus

There are three sections to the glute area:  gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and the gluteus minimus.  The gluteus minimus is the smallest of the three, and is located just beneath the gluteus maximus.

The gluteus medius is a broad, thick muscle located on the outer area of the pelvis. These muscles are responsible for abduction of the leg as well as rotation in both the internal and external way.

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