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Yes, the gluteal muscles are "abductor" muscles which extend the legs away from the body and are involved along with the quadriceps in forward/rearward motion, and in jumping.
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What musles are used during squat?
Squats are one of the best, if not the best, exercises you can do. This is because they work so many muscles, while forcing you to stabilize and balance your body under a heavy load. The primary muscles involved are the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and adductors.
Which human body systems are directly involved in reflex actions such as knee jerk blinking and jumping when startled?
Nervous system and Muscular system usually. For some, the Sensory system, a part of the Nervous system, also has to do with reflexes.
Is maca good for females?
It's really great for females. It is suppose to enhance libido, increase your chances of fertility, and because of the estrogen levels, increase the size in breast and glutes.
What do we call Jumping up and down on one leg?
Hopping
What inventions did Barbara McClintock make?
she invented the jumping genes
Does Show jumping have Math involved?
Yes
What sort of exercise is Tom Daley involved in?
Jumping with trampolines.
What forces are involved in long jumping?
gravity friction acceleration air resistance and bouancy
What muscle does a dead lift work?
It mainly focuses on the lower back and hamstrings, though glutes and traps are pretty heavily involved. It also works on total body strength.
What are major muscles for sitting?
glutes
What is another word for your butt?
glutes
Where is the best spot to get shot and live?
glutes
What is the antagonist of the gluts?
The antagonist of the glutes, or gluteus maximus, is the hip flexors. These muscles are responsible for flexing the hip joint, while the glutes are responsible for extending the hip joint. Strengthening both the glutes and hip flexors is important for maintaining balance and stability in the hips.
What is a muscle that a stair climber works?
There are several muscles involved in climbing stairs. Some of the most worked-on muscles are: gluteus maximus and the harmstrings. Additionally there are several more muscles involved located at the knees.
Is glutes the same thing as glutius maximus?
Yes. When people say "Glutes" it is just a shortened version for Gluteus Maximus which is the 3 muscles that make up your buttocks.
Is the action of quadriceps concentric or eccentric when weight is lowered when squatting?
Glutes and quads contract when you stand, lengthen when you squat. So it's eccentric for those muscles. There are a bunch of muscles involved in a squat, some may be concentric.
What muscle group is located in the butt?
glutes and i have no idea what else
