Gallery: Don't Forget the Calves--8 Muscle Groups That Men Ignore

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Don't Forget the Calves--8 Muscle Groups That Men Ignore
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Amber Petty
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Your abs are tight and the gun show is ready to go. But that doesn't necessarily mean you've got great overall fitness.

There's lots of smaller muscle groups men tend to ignore and by keeping them weak, it can cause trouble for you down the road. If you start focusing on some of these, it can help your overall muscle gains and make you even more ripped.

Here's a list of 8 main muscle groups guys tend to ignore.

About Amber Petty

Amber is an actress and writer living in Los Angeles. She's written for Thrillist, IFC.com, HER Magazine and many others. A teacher and performer at UCB, Amber is well versed in sketch and improv comedy and knows the actors in almost every commercial. In addition to writing, Ms. Petty loves to bake, knit, and generally do old timey things. If you'd like to read her craft blog, visit half-assedcrafts.com or amberpetty.com for general information.

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