1.1.4 - Major Muscle Groups and Functional Roles
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Practice Questions
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What are the primary muscles involved in push-ups?
💡 Hint: Think about upper body exercises.
Name a core exercise.
💡 Hint: What keeps you stable?
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What is the primary function of the biceps?
💡 Hint: Think about lifting weights.
True or False? The gluteus maximus is involved in hip extension.
💡 Hint: Consider movements like standing up.
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Apply your knowledge of muscle groups to analyze a complex movement, such as running. Describe the major muscle groups involved and their roles.
💡 Hint: Consider the sequence of movements in each stride.
Compare and contrast the roles of agonist, antagonist, and synergist muscles during the action of a squat.
💡 Hint: Think about how each muscle group contributes differently to the same movement.
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