Run and jump
Buttocks, quadriceps and hamstrings provide the force behind many football moves, and they often work together. The buttocks, along with the hamstrings, move the legs. The quadriceps, a collection of four muscles in the front of the thighs, extend to the knees . When sprinting or jumping, these muscles are driving forward. If a lineman requires to block an opponent, buttocks, quadriceps and hamstrings provide the base for him to keep his floor and drive forward.
Legs and shoulders allow him to jump and reach for passes.
Pushing and Reaching …show more content…
The pectoralis major, which is the largest in the chest muscle, is responsible for squeezing the arms together toward the center as one pushes. The deltoid muscles, shoulders, lift the arms up,together, with the help of the triceps that extend to the elbows, are able to push forward as he blocks or try to move forward with the quarterback. Wide receivers, tight ends and running backs who are receiving a pass often have to get to catch a ball, and the the deltoids in the shoulders are responsible for controlling the movement. Cornerbacks in defense use their shoulders as they come throwing away