Muscle Breakdown: Adductor Brevis
Muscles Stephanie Zaban (R. Kin & MPK) Muscles Stephanie Zaban (R. Kin & MPK)

Muscle Breakdown: Adductor Brevis

The Adductor Brevis is one of the adductors of the Thigh. Learn more about this muscle including the movements it is involved in, as well as how you can stretch and strengthen the Adductor Brevis.

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Muscle Breakdown: Subscapularis
Muscles Stephanie Zaban (R. Kin & MPK) Muscles Stephanie Zaban (R. Kin & MPK)

Muscle Breakdown: Subscapularis

The Subscapularis is one of the muscles of the rotator cuff that performs internal rotation of the arm. Learn more about the Subscapularis including how to strengthen and stretch the muscle.

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Muscle Breakdown: Erector Spinae
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Muscle Breakdown: Erector Spinae

The Erector Spinae is a group of muscles that help to laterally bend and straighten the spine. Learn more about the anatomy of the muscle group, how to avoid injury and specific exercises and stretches to maintain muscle health.

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Muscle Breakdown: Soleus
Muscles Stephanie Zaban (R. Kin & MPK) Muscles Stephanie Zaban (R. Kin & MPK)

Muscle Breakdown: Soleus

The Soleus is one of the plantar flexors of the ankle and complements the Gastrocnemius. Learn more about the Soleus including its anatomy and exercises to strengthen the muscle.

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Muscle Breakdown: Infraspinatus
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Muscle Breakdown: Infraspinatus

The Infraspinatus is one of the muscles of the Rotator Cuff. Learn more about this muscle including what different types of pain can mean, and how to treat it.

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Muscle Breakdown: Supraspinatus
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Muscle Breakdown: Supraspinatus

The Supraspinatus is one of four muscles that make up the Rotator Cuff. The Supraspinatus plays an important role in shoulder abduction and can also be susceptible to injury. Learn more about what you can do to protect the Supraspinatus, and what pain in the muscle can mean.

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Muscle Breakdown: Scalenes
Muscles Stephanie Zaban (R. Kin & MPK) Muscles Stephanie Zaban (R. Kin & MPK)

Muscle Breakdown: Scalenes

The Scalenes are three muscles that run down the sides of your neck. Learn more about this muscle include it important functions and way you can stretch the Scalenes.

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Muscle Breakdown: Sternocleidomastoid
Muscles Stephanie Zaban (R. Kin & MPK) Muscles Stephanie Zaban (R. Kin & MPK)

Muscle Breakdown: Sternocleidomastoid

The Sternocleidomastoid is an important muscle in the neck that is responsible for many movements. However, when there is pain in this muscle, it can be debilitating. Learn more about what causes pain in the Sternocleidomastoid and stretches and exercises you can do to help.

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Muscle Breakdown: Gastrocnemius
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Muscle Breakdown: Gastrocnemius

The Gastrocnemius is a powerful muscle located in the back of the lower leg. Learn more about the function and action of the Gastrocnemius, including exercises to increase strength and stretches.

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Muscle Breakdown: Levator Scapulae
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Muscle Breakdown: Levator Scapulae

The Levator Scapulae is a small but important muscle in the back of the neck. Learn more about the Levator Scapulae’s function as well as identifying what pain in this area can mean.

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Muscle Breakdown: Posterior Deltoid
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Muscle Breakdown: Posterior Deltoid

The Posterior Deltoid is part of the superficial muscles of the shoulder. Learn more about the movements of the Posterior Deltoid and ways you can strengthen the muscle.

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Muscle Breakdown: Iliacus
Muscles Stephanie Zaban (R. Kin & MPK) Muscles Stephanie Zaban (R. Kin & MPK)

Muscle Breakdown: Iliacus

The Iliacus joins with the Psoas Major to form the Iliopsoas. The Iliacus is a key muscle in the hips that helps to perform many functions. Learn more about the Iliacus including what clicking in the hip can mean, and exercises to strengthen the Iliacus.

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Muscle Breakdown: Psoas Minor
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Muscle Breakdown: Psoas Minor

The Psoas Minor is a long, flat skeletal muscle that helps to flex the spine. Learn more about the Psoas Minor including exercises and stretches to help strengthen the muscle.

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Muscle Breakdown: Semimembranosus
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Muscle Breakdown: Semimembranosus

The Semimembranosus is one of the muscles of the Hamstrings. Learn more about what pain in the Semimembranosus can mean, and exercises and stretches that will activate the muscle.

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Muscle Breakdown: Rectus Femoris
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Muscle Breakdown: Rectus Femoris

The Rectus Femoris is one of the four muscles that are part of the Quadriceps. Learn more about the function of the Rectus Femoris, as well as what pain can mean and exercises to strengthen the muscle.

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Muscle Breakdown: Vastus Lateralis
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Muscle Breakdown: Vastus Lateralis

The Vastus Lateralis is the largest of the muscles that form the Quadriceps. Learn more about the Vastus Lateralis including its function, exercises and stretches.

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Muscle Breakdown: Vastus Medialis
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Muscle Breakdown: Vastus Medialis

The Vastus Medialis is one of the muscles of the Quadriceps and is important for the proper functioning of the kneecap. Learn more about the Vastus Medialis including why strengthening the muscle is important and exercises and stretches you can perform.

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Muscle Breakdown: Transverse Abdominis
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Muscle Breakdown: Transverse Abdominis

The Transverse Abdominis is one of the muscles in the core that helps to stabilize the spine during movement. Learn more about the Transverse Abdominis such as exercises and stretches that you can do to strengthen the muscle and prepare it for movement.

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