Pull Muscle Groups Abdominals.Biceps.Forearms.Latissimus Dorsi.Hamstrings.Obliques.Trapezius. pull muscle group contracts as the weight is pulled toward the body (the concentric portion of the movement) and lengthens as the weight is extended away from the body (the eccentric portion of the movement). The biceps are a perfect example of a pull muscle group. When performing a standing barbell curl, the biceps contract as the barbell is pulled toward the chest (concentric) and lengthen as the bar is returned to the starting position in front of the quadriceps (eccentric). The push/pull weight program concept is by far the most common routine performed by individuals who regularly weight train. Defining the specific muscle groups to exercise within each weight training session is easier and much more flexible since you have all of the major muscle groups from which to choose. In general, the larger muscle groups require a greater level of effort and energy expenditure due to the the fact that they require more oxygen and blood when exercised. For this reason, many individuals combine larger and smaller muscle groups into the same push/pull weight training session. #gym #fitness #workout #exercise #weighttrain #pullmuscles #pushpull #pushpullgrind #workoutprogram #trainingmethods #rope #lattissimusdorsi #backtraining #trapezius #biceps #forearms #functionallifting #functionalstrengthtraining #strengthtraining #athletes #strengthforathletes #sportsperfomance #gymlife #athleticeatery #toronto #the6ix #exercisephysiology #physicalculture #challengeyourself #dontbeapussy