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in a normal leg press you are using your quadriceps which are the muscles on the top of your thigh. leg lifts also help to gaining muscle in the thigh but aim lower to around the lower quad right above your knee.
There are three muscles:
- Quadricep
- Hamstring
- Gluteus Maximus
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agoquadriceps: vastus medialis and lateralis, intermedius, and rectus femoris. If you are talking about hip extension: glut max are the prime movers, the hamstrings For knee extension, the quadriceps
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∙ 16y agoThe 3 major muscles groups worked are the Quadriceps (front of thigh), the Hamstrings (back of thigh) and the Gluteals (backside).
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∙ 15y agoThe Harmstrings: 1. Bicep Femoris 2. Semitendinosus 3. Semimembranosus
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∙ 14y agoThe muscle being used in leg extension is the quadriceps.
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∙ 12y agoMostly hamstrings (back of the thigh), but also the gluteusmaximus (butt), quadricep (front of thigh), and gastrocnemius (calf).
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∙ 13y agoThe hamstrings, quadriceps, and the gluteals are worked.
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∙ 12y agoquadriceps
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What muscles are used in cheering?
you use your leg muscles alot and your arm muscles. you use your leg muscles alot and your arm muscles.
What muscles are used in leg raises?
The muscles used in the leg press exercise are your Quads primarily. Hamstring gets a good work out too.
What muscles you use when you run?
u use your upper leg muscles.
What muscles are worked on a treadmill?
Your use youe leg muscles
Why is it important to use your leg muscles?
it is important to use leg muscles because if you don't a wild cow with a mad disease will come and eat them, !!-
Are your arm and leg muscles voluntary muscles?
Yes they are voluntary muscles but eventually in your life you have to use them.
What muscles do you use in an arabesque?
When doing an arabesque it is important to use the following muscles: -Abdomen -Standing Leg thigh -Back -Inner Thigh (Lifted Leg)
Are the leg muscles superficial to the skin od your leg?
Leg muscles are deep to the skin of your leg. The skin is superficial to the muscles.
What fitness machines are best for leg workouts?
Any brand of machine that works these groups of muscles would be satisfactory. Machines that effectively works the legs include leg curl, leg press, and leg extension machines.
What is the best fitness equipment for building leg muscles?
The best workouts for leg muscles are stair steps, aerobic exercise, and leg lifts as they efficiently build the leg and calf muscles.
What muscle do you use most in cheerleading?
in cheer you use a lot of muscles but you usually use your thigh and leg muscles most. but strengthen every muscle because you still use the other muscles ALOT to ! hope i helped (:
When you run why does more blood pump into your leg muscles?
When You use A set of muscles,The blood flows to them so you can exersice longer.
