Standing up is hard for the body. You need your muscles in order to be able to stand up straight and walk straight. You will also need several muscles to be able to perform these tasks. Which muscles help you stand up, sit and walk straight? Here are some of them.

Quadriceps – These are the muscles that can be found in your thighs particularly at the front part of your thighs. These muscles are important for sitting and standing. They contract when you sit and they extend when you stand.

Hamstrings – Your hamstrings are found at the back of your thighs. They are the ones responsible in helping you flex your knees and extend your legs. The hamstrings are very important because they are the ones that will support your back and the weight of your body. This is the reason why a lot of fitness enthusiasts and athletes work out hard is in order to strengthen their hamstrings.

Glutes – Your body has three kinds of glutes muscles. The first type is the gluteus maximus. This muscle is responsible in extending your thighs and hips. When your thighs are extended, your body will be well supported. The other two types are the medius and minimus. These muscles are the ones that control and stabilize your pelvic area to maintain balance when standing up.

Calves – The calves are important because they are responsible in keeping the legs steady when you stand up. They also help in flexing your knees allowing you to sit and kneel with comfort. Because the knee is a joint in the lower part of your body, the calves are important to keep the knees strong. If you do not have these muscles, your knees will be very weak and they will not be able to support your body weight.

Tibialis Anterior – Just like the other muscles used for standing, the tibialis anterior also helps in making your lower leg steady. This is very important because whenever you stand up, the weight is shifted to the lower part of your body including the legs. In addition, it also keeps the ankles in a good condition and prevents the ankle from flexing too much which can cause injuries.

Core – The core is the collection of muscles in your lower back area and your abdominal area. They do not directly help your body in standing up and walking but they are essential for the whole process. For instance, your back muscles are the muscles that support your spine. They allow you to stand up straight and maintain a good posture. If your back muscles are not working properly, you can develop spinal problems or curvature problems. The abdominal muscles also help you stand up by supporting the spine. They are positioned vertically and horizontally allowing your muscles to support your back.

Standing up requires great effort. This is the reason why it is very important that you keep your muscles healthy by providing sufficient nutrients to your muscles. It is also important to exercise your muscles to keep them strong.

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