If you're a complete beginner to weight training then it will be a good idea for you to gain a basic understanding of the major muscle groups on the body and how they function in relation to eachother during your exercises in the gym.

You don't need to become an expert on every little anatomical detail, but an overall understanding will definitely serve you well.

Below is a chart of all of the major muscle groups on the body and where they are located. Simply click on a specific muscle of your choice, and you can learn the basic structure and function as well as all of the major exercises that can be used to stimulate that muscle group...

Click On a Muscle Group To Begin...

A special thanks to Nick Nilsson of www.FitStep.com for contributing the anatomical pictures and descriptions.