Exploring The Bodybuilding Anatomy

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It is important if you are considering bodybuilding or even if you are
already taking part, that you understand bodybuilding anatomy as best
you can. It is not always the easiest thing to understand as there are
many different muscle groups but hopefully we'll be able to make it
easier for you in this article.
Starting from the top of your body, the first thing we'll look at is
the neck. The main muscle in the neck is called the upper trapezius
and reaches from the base of the neck to the shoulder. The other main
muscle in the neck is called the levator scapulae and attaches itself
to the cervical vertebrae in the neck.
Next we have the trapezius muscles which run from the neck down to the
waist area. Many people refer to these as the trap muscles. There are
also major muscle groups in the shoulder called the deltoid muscles.
The pectoral muscles are located in the chest area and most often
referred to as the "pecs". These are often the muscles bodybuilders
like to flex on the beach! These go great with large bicep muscles
which are at the front of the upper arm between the shoulder and the
elbow. At the back of the arm running down the same length are the
tricep muscles. These two muscles are often the ones bodybuilders
spend a lot of time training.
Moving around to the stomach area, we have the abdominal muscles or
the "abs". This is a large group of muscles which require quite a lot
of training to help you achieve the perfect six pack. Down to the legs
we have the quadriceps or the "quads" as they are more often referred
as. These are at the upper of the leg between the hips and the knee.
These are basically the thigh area. Squats are a great method of
building up your quads.
Obviously, these are just a few examples so that you can understand
the bodybuilding anatomy more easily. For more detailed information
there are many places you can look including your local library or
bookstore and of course the internet.