Muscles

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Across
  1. 5. Helps bend your elbow and lift your forearm, like when you curl a dumbbell or pick something up.
  2. 6. Helps move your leg backward and helps you stand up, climb stairs, jump, and run. It is one of the strongest muscles in the body.
Down
  1. 1. Helps straighten your knee and lift your thigh. You use it when kicking, running, jumping, or standing up.
  2. 2. Helps move your arms forward and across your chest. You use it when pushing something, throwing, or doing a push-up.
  3. 3. Helps move and stabilize your shoulders and neck. You use it when shrugging your shoulders or pulling your shoulders back.
  4. 4. Helps bend your body forward and supports your core. It is the “six-pack” muscle and helps with posture.