Muscles: Functions and Sporting Examples

Muscle:

Function:

Example In Sport:

Triceps Biceps Deltoids Pectorals Trapezius Gluteals Quadriceps Hamstrings Gastrocnemious Latissimus dorsi Abdominals

extend arm at elbow Flex arm at elbow  arm all directions shoulder adduct arm at shoulder Move head back + sideways Adduct and extend leg hips Extend leg at knee flex leg at knee point toes, help flex knee Adduct,extend arm shoulder Flex trunk across stomach

Throwing javelin Pull-up Bowl cricket ball Forehand in tennis Hold head up in rugby scrum Draw back before kick ball Jumping upwards Bend knee pre kicking ball Running Perform butterfly stroke Pull body down when hurdling

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