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Muscle of the Month

QUADRICEPS

    • The Quadriceps muscles can be found at the front of the top part of your leg. There are four muscles making up the quadriceps and they are some of the strongest muscles in the body!
    • The Quadriceps job are to help straighten your legs
    • Its opposite are the HAMSTRINGS muscles (at the back of the leg) which helps bend your leg
    • Sports you need strong Quadriceps: Practically all sports, especially if involving your legs!