Know Your Muscles - The Shoulders And Arms
Becoming familiar with the muscles that make up your body has more benefits than simply allowing you to talk shop with your training partners. The more familiar you are with the muscles you're working, the better you'll be able to judge what's needed to make improvements. In this article we'll get to know the muscles that make up the shoulders and arms.
Shoulders and arms work together but they require significantly different exercises to make them bigger and stronger. The main muscles found in these areas are as follows:
1. Deltoid - this is comprised of three separate segments that cover the shoulder and run a few inches down the arm. The anterior deltoid raises the arm to the front. The middle deltoid raises the arm to the side. The posterior deltoid draws the arm backwards.
2. Rotators - these are small muscles of the rotator cuff that control small movements of the upper arm. Consisting of an internal rotator, external rotator and supraspinatus they are used in lifting and throwing actions.
3. Biceps brachii - the biceps covers the front part of the upper arm and consists of a long head and a short head. The long head crosses the shoulder joint and works with the front deltoid to raise the arm to the front.
4. Triceps brachii - the triceps covers the the back of the upper arm and consists of three sections - the long, lateral and medial heads. The role of the triceps is to straighten the arm at the elbow.
5. Brachialis - this muscle lies between the upper arm bone and biceps. It helps the biceps to bend the elbow when the palm is facing sideways.
6. Forearm muscles - the forearms consist of many little muscles called flexors and extensors. The largest forearm muscle is the brachioradialis that lies close to the elbow.
About the author:
Richard Mitchell is the creator of the bodybuildingadvisor.com website that provides guidance and information to athletes at all levels of bodybuilding experience. Go to Bodybuilding Advice to learn more about the issues covered in this article.
Related Bodybuilding News and Articles From adzines
Dogs and cats always stretch upon awakening. Take the hint. Make the most of your days first minutes by doing some easy exercise in bed.
You can stay slim while you watch your favorite shows with this TV friendly circuit. The half hour workout alternates between moderate cardio moves during your show and high intensity cardio bursts and multi-muscle strength exercises during commercials.
By cultivating a better mindset this winter, you could look and feel great all year round with a body that bursting with energy and a physique that will turn heads in your direction wherever you may go.
Stiff hips are no fun, and can sideline your workout. Banish them with pigeon pose.
Try the 50-40-10 Plan for Strength, Endurance and Longevity.
A strong, flexible body makes everything in your life better, from running a 10km and starting a business to catching her eye. But if you working out the same old way, you got to change.