Believe it or not, skeletal muscle isn’t actually part of your skeleton. Instead, skeletal muscles are attached to your bones via tendons.[1] If you’re trying to strengthen these muscles, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve outlined some skeletal muscle groups you can target in your workouts, as well as other tips and tricks.

Warning

  • Even if an exercise seems easy, there’s always a chance of injury.

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Errol Ismail
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This article was co-authored by Errol Ismail and by wikiHow staff writer, Janice Tieperman. Errol Ismail is a Personal Trainer and the CEO and Co-Founder of Maestro Training. With nearly 10 years of experience, Errol specializes in helping individuals incorporate exercise into their daily lives by making it convenient and creating a community of support and encouragement. Before starting his own company, he honed his craft at at Equinox, one of the most prestigious gyms in the USA. This article has been viewed 22,359 times.
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