Triceps
Triceps brachii is a three-headed (tri – three, cep – head) muscle of the arm. It represents the only constituent of the posterior muscle group of the arm, spanning alm
Biceps
The biceps brachii (BB), commonly known as the biceps, is a large, thick muscle on the ventral portion of the upper arm. The muscle is composed of a short head and a long head. The
Obliques Muscles
The obliques are the muscles that are known as the waist muscles. The oblique muscles connect the ribs, top of the hip bone, fascia of the abdominals, and lower back. Oblique muscl
Rhomboids
The Rhomboids are two muscles – Rhomboid Major & Rhomboid Minor. The two rhomboids lie deep in the trapezius to form parallel bands that pass inferolaterally from the ver
Trapezius Muscle
While the trapezius muscle is mainly postural, it is also used for active movements such as side bending, rotation of the head, elevating and depressing the shoulders, and internal
Serratus Anterior
The serratus anterior wraps around the ribcage and stabilizes the scapula by holding it against the back of the rib cage. When performing exercises in the horizontal plane like che
Quadratus Lumborum (QL)
The Quadratus Lumborum (QL) is a deep muscle on both sides of the lower back. Originates from the iliac crest and inserts on the transverse process of lumbar one through five and
Latissimus Dorsi
Functionally, the latissimus dorsi muscle belongs to the muscles of the scapular motion. This muscle is able to pull the inferior angle of the scapula in various directions, produc
Massage for Expecting Moms
In recent years, more and more women have recognized the benefits of pregnancy massage. It was once perceived as a form of alternative therapy, however, it has become an increasing