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The squat works many muscles in the body in some form. The primary movers are the hamstrings, quads, and glutes. Assuming you are doing them correctly with your knees out and squatting below parallel, you should be using your hip adductors as well.

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Pectoralis major, deltoid, triceps brachii, coracobrachialis, serratus anterior, external and internal obliques, rectus abdominis and the transverse abdominis are all used in push ups. The pectoralis major and the triceps are the prime movers.

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The latissimus dorsi (in the back). The biceps also play a significant role in a chin-up.

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Latissimus Dorsi is the prime mover for a pull up.

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pectoralis major

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