Quadriceps

Quadriceps

Quadriceps or rectus femoris is perhaps one of the largest muscle groups in your body and should be trained with the same intensity as your biceps femoris or hamstrings. Quadriceps are extremely More »

Calf-or-Gastrocnemius

Calves

Calves The gastrocnemius (calf) has two heads. The medial head and lateral head. Function The function of the gastrocnemius is ankle plantar flexion and knee flexion. Origin The origin of the gastrocnemius More »

Hamstrings-or-Biceps-Femori

Leg Muscles : Hamstrings

Leg Muscles : Hamstrings are extremely important to work for any type of athlete. Quadriceps and Hamstrings should be given equal attention to avoid injury. Biceps Femoris are made up of 2 More »

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Effective leg workout

An effective leg workout routine can consist of the following exercises: 1. Run or cycle for 10 minutes (to warm up your muscles) 2. Squats – 3 sets of between 6 and More »

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Janurary Legs Month

Your legs have very strong muscles. No matter which leg workout routine you choose, you’ll find that you can lift heavier weights during your leg workouts than with other routines. Not only More »

Quadriceps

Quadriceps

Quadriceps or rectus femoris is perhaps one of the largest muscle groups in your body and should be trained with the same intensity as your biceps femoris or hamstrings. Quadriceps are extremely important for any athlete and should be trained in compound movements to maintain symmetry with your hamstrings.
Function
The function of the quadriceps or Rectus Femoris are for knee extension and hip flexion.
Origin
The origin of the quadriceps attach onto the Illiac Spine of the Ilium and the lateral, anterior and medial surface of the femur.
Insertion
The quadriceps insert onto the patellar tendon of the Tibia.
Training
Training recommendations for the quadriceps should consist of many major compound exercises such as the squat, lunge, jump squat, and deadlift.

Calves

Calf-or-Gastrocnemius

Calves
The gastrocnemius (calf) has two heads. The medial head and lateral head.
Function
The function of the gastrocnemius is ankle plantar flexion and knee flexion.
Origin
The origin of the gastrocnemius attaches to the posterior medial condyle on the femur.
InsertionThe calf inserts onto the achilles tendon on the calcaneous.
Training
The calf can be trained more often than other muscles but keep at least 24-48 hours of rest between heavy training

Leg Muscles : Hamstrings

Hamstrings-or-Biceps-Femori

Leg Muscles : Hamstrings are extremely important to work for any type of athlete. Quadriceps and Hamstrings should be given equal attention to avoid injury. Biceps Femoris are made up of 2 main and 2 smaller muscles.
Function
The function of the Biceps Femoris (Hamstrings) are for knee flextion, external rotation and interal rotation. Also it is extension of the hip.
Origin
The origin of the hamstrings are at the ishial tuberosity and posterior of the femur.
Insertion
The hamstrings insert onto the Tibia at the lateral condyle and medial condyle. Two of the biceps femoris insert onto the head of the fibula.

 

Now that we know the technical term of the Hamstring muscles lets go out and put them to work.

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