Basic Stretches

During a Lateral Neck Stretch, the sternocleidomastoid muscle is targeted to increase flexibility and relieve tension in the neck and shoulders.

During a chest stretch, the focus is on stretching the anterior deltoids and pectoralis major muscles, which are located in the front of the shoulders and chest respectively. Stretching these muscles can help improve flexibility and reduce tightness in the upper body.

During an Anterior Deltoid Stretch, the focus is on stretching the anterior deltoids (front shoulder muscles) and the pectoralis major (chest muscle). The incorrect answers mentioned other muscle groups that are not directly targeted in this specific stretch.

The Posterior Deltoid Stretch specifically targets the posterior deltoids, which are located on the back of the shoulder. Quadriceps, biceps, and gluteus maximus are not targeted in this stretch.

The Triceps Stretch targets the triceps brachii muscle located on the back of the upper arm and the latissimus dorsi muscle on the lower back. It is essential for improving flexibility and mobility in these muscle groups.

During a Wrist Stretch, the primary focus is on stretching the wrist flexors and extensors, which are responsible for flexing and extending the wrist joint.

During a Back Extension/Abdominal Stretch exercise, the primary muscles targeted are the obliques and rectus abdominus, which are located in the abdominal area. The other incorrect muscle groups listed do not play a major role in this specific exercise.

A Low Back Stretch (1 Knee) targets the flexors, extensors, and obliques to help improve flexibility and reduce lower back pain.

The Cat Stretch primarily targets the erector spinae muscle, which is located in the lower back and helps with spinal extension and stability during movement.

During a Hip Flexor Stretch, the main muscles that are stretched and targeted are the quadriceps and iliopsoas. These muscles are located in the front of the hip and thigh area and are responsible for flexing the hip joint.

A Hip/Trunk Stretch primarily targets the hip flexors and glutes, including the rectus femoris, gluteus minimus/medius, and iliacus muscles. It helps increase flexibility and mobility in the hip and trunk area.

The hip adductors and sartorius muscles are primarily targeted with a Groin Stretch, helping to improve flexibility in the inner thigh and hip area.

The lying hamstring stretch primarily targets the biceps femoris muscle located in the back of the thigh. The other muscles mentioned - quadriceps, soleus, and gluteus maximus - are not the main focus of this specific stretch.

The Standing Quad Stretch primarily stretches the quadriceps muscles, not the hamstrings, gluteus maximus, calf muscles, or adductor muscles.

The Gastrocnemius Stretch primarily targets the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, as well as the achilles tendon in the lower leg. It helps improve flexibility and prevent injuries in the calf area.

A Soleus Stretch specifically targets the soleus muscle in the calf. It helps improve flexibility and prevent injuries in the lower leg.