Soccer

when you kick a soccer ball, the muscles used are the upper leg, the quadriceps and hamstrings, as well as the glutes and the core.

Quadriceps

• muscles on the front of your leg
• the main job is to extend the knee and flex the hip
• when you begin the kick, your knee is flexed and your hips are extended
• when you follow through, it's the exact opposite.

Hamstring

• located on the back of your upper leg
• the quadriceps are comprised of three different muscles, which extend the hip and flex the knee. (when you bring your leg back)

Glutes and Core

• the glutes rotate and extend the hip while kicking the ball
• core muscles are used to keep the upper body tight and rigid