This weightlifting muscle chart will give you a good visual of which muscle groups you are working when doing your weightlifting routine or any other muscle building program.

Muscle Anatomy - Muscle Chart

Weightlifting Muscle Chart

Here are some examples of weightlifting exercises and which muscle groups they target-

Pectoralis Major (Pecs): Bench Press, Dumbbell Bench Press, Dips

Deltoids (Shoulders): Shoulder Press (Military Press), Upright Row, Seated Dumbbell Press

Trapezius (traps): Shoulder Shrugs, Leg Squat (it helps grow this muscle)

Biceps: Barbell Bicep Curls, Preacher Curls, Incline Dumbbell Curls

Triceps: Close Grip Bench Press, Tricep Pushdown, Laying Tricep Extension

Latissimus Dorsi (lats - your back): Lat Pulldown, Barbell Row, Dumbbell Rows

Thigh / Upper Leg Muscles: Full Squat, Leg Press

Gastrocnemius: Standing Calf Raises, Seated Calf Raises

Be sure to design a weightlifting routine that develops your entire upper body and your lower body muscle groups. By working each muscle group, even your calves, you will develop an impressive physique.

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