Muscles
Muscles, explained
Where each muscle attaches, what it does and the settings that really make it work, backed by studies checked in PubMed.
Muscles, explained
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The chestPecs: what incline bench angle builds the upper chest?
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The backLat pulldown: which grip builds a wide back?
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The shouldersDelts: which exercises actually build wider shoulders?
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The bicepsBiceps: incline curl or preacher curl, which is better?
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The tricepsTriceps: are overhead extensions better for growth?
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The forearmsForearm muscles: how do you build a stronger grip?
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The absAbs: can you really target your lower or upper abs?
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The glutesHip thrust or squat: which grows your glutes more?
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The quadsLeg extension or leg press: which grows your quads?
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The hamstringsSeated or lying leg curl: which grows your hamstrings?
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The calvesStanding or seated calf raises: which grows your calves?
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The trapsWhich exercises work the upper, middle and lower traps?
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The adductorsAdductors: which exercises work your inner thighs?
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The spinal erectorsLower back muscles: what do the erector spinae do?
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The obliquesObliques: what do they do and how do you train them?