Muscle Groups

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  1. Trapezius

  2. Pectoralis Major

  3. Flexor Digitorum

  4. Rectus Abdominis

  5. Rectus Femoris

  6. Deltoid

  7. Biceps Brachii

  1. Masseter

  2. Latissimus Dorsi

  3. Biceps Femoris

  1. Triceps Brachii

  2. Extensor Digitorum

  3. Gluteus Maximus

  4. Gastrocnemius





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