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Yes, it is a secondary muscle (synergist/stabilizer) used in the squat.
There is a link below in which you can get a chart of the muscles used in a squat:
go down about halfway and you'll see the chart.
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∙ 2011-12-06 07:03:11
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What is the fixator in a squat?
Stabilizers Worked When Performing a squat are ... the hamstrings and gastrocnemius
What muscles are used in a squat thrust?
gluteus maximus, quadriceps, hamstrings, spinal erectors, and gastrocnemius
What fitness components are used in a squat thrust?
gluteus maximus, quadriceps, hamstrings, spinal erectors, and gastrocnemius
What muscles are used on a heel raise?
Gastrocnemius and Soleus with leg straight, to isolate gastrocnemius bend knee.
What muscles are used in the calf raise?
Gastrocnemius
What muscles are used in a squat?
In a squat, you use your quadriceps, hamstring, and your glutes.
What muscles are used in a squat jump?
The muscles used in a squat jump are the quads, and the hamstrings. The lower back muscles and the abdominals are used also
The squat thrust can be used to measure agility?
No, a squat thrust is not used to measure a person's agility. The side step is used to measure their agility.
What muscules are used when kicking a ball?
quadriceps,hamstigs, gastrocnemius
What muscles are used in long jump?
gastrocnemius, glutes,quads, hamstrings
Examples of squat variation?
Body weight squat, goblet squat, zombie squat, front squat, and back squat
What muscles are used when you jump?
I would say the hamstring, gastrocnemius, and quadriceps muscles are used when you jump.
