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Muscle Groups
Lower Body
Gluteus Maximus
Location: Buttocks
Function: Climbing stairs, walking,
standing up
Exercise to Strengthen it: Squat, leg
press
Notes: Made up of several muscles.
The largest muscle in the body is the
gluteus maximus.
Daily uses
Extension phase of
walking upstairs
Hamstring
Location: Back of upper lower leg
Function: Walking
Exercise to Strengthen it: Lunges,
squats, leg press
Notes: The hamstrings are made up
of three muscles. Don't squat below
90 degrees, otherwise you could
damage your knees.
Daily uses
Bending the
knee to step
over something
Quadriceps
Location: Thigh – front
Function: Climbing stairs, walking,
standing up
Exercise to Strengthen it: Squats,
lunges, leg presses
Notes: The quads are made up of
four muscles.
Daily uses
Kicking
Gastrocnemius
Location: Back of lower leg
Function: Push off for walking,
standing on tiptoes
Exercise to Strengthen it: Lunges
Notes: The gastrocnemius give your
legs a rounded shape.
Daily uses
Standing on
tip toes