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It is commonly thought that only certain muscles actually work when performing a routine. This can be certainly regarded as the furthest statement from the truth.
What is first needed is a better understanding of the muscles in the human body. Just look at a picture. Are any muscles unattached? Is each one set aside separately? The answer is no.
They all intertwine. They're all attached. So...As one moves one assists and as one supports one stabilizes and during all of this...others act like a counter-weight.
Take a look below. You might be a bit surprised!
Routine
Agonist
Synergist
Stabilizer
Neutralizer
Movement
Main Mover
Helper for The Main Mover
Movement
Takes Away Unwanted Motion From the Main & Helpers
Bench Press
Pectorals Major & Minor
Anterior Deltoids &
Triceps
Rotator Cuffs
Biceps
Serratus Anteriors
Squat
Gluteus Maximus
Quadriceps
Hamstrings
Calf & Soleus
Posterior Tibialis
Flexor Hallucis Longus
Posterior Tibialis
Anterior Tibialis
Calf & Soleus
Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip
Scapular Stabilizers
Cervical Stabilizers
Hip Abductors
Hip Adductors
Obliques
Static
Lunge
Gluteus Maximus
Quadriceps
Calfs
Soleus
Hamstrings
Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip
Posterior Tibialis
Anterior Tibialis
Hip Abductors
Hip Adductors
Obliques
Rowing
Rhomboids
Latissimus Dorsi
Biceps
Brachioradialis
Posterior Deltoid
Middle Trapezius
Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip
Erector Spinaes
Rotator Cuffs
Obliques
Pectorials Major
So the next time you hear someone say..."Lets do some pushups for our chest", you'll know the real-deal. You will be thinking, "chest, triceps, biceps, shoulders, back, butt, legs...and I am sure there is a whole lot more!"
Source: NASM
