most important muscle groups for the majority of sports

[Hurleyy]

what do you guys think they are?

for me, its gotta be back (most specifically lower back) and legs. thankfully, i have a nice set of wheels and a really strong lower back. it's really helped my jumping ability and overall agility and coordination.

[pharmamarketer]

legs

[Brenden061]

legs

[viperjax]

pretty sure 'legs' doesn't count as a muscle group anymore than 'body' does but w/e..

i'd say glutes.

[tovlakas]

By far, the core. Your posture and consequently entire body mechanics stems from your core's strength, including your balance, reactive abilities, agility, speed, etc. Any good athletic trainer will always emphasize core training in each and every workout. It's the best way to avoid the majority of injuries as well.

[McJimmie]

Kind of depends on your sport.

Having strong legs is not a lot of use for a canoeist or an archer

Specificity !

[BenSL8]

Kind of depends on your sport.

Having strong legs is not a lot of use for a canoeist or an archer

Specificity !

that. unless if its wrestling...there is almost no muscle more important then the other i.m.o. maybe triceps, back or quads but you litterly use everything from glutes to tiny stabilizer muscles you only get from free weights.

[txapn]

By far, the core. Your posture and consequently entire body mechanics stems from your core's strength, including your balance, reactive abilities, agility, speed, etc. Any good athletic trainer will always emphasize core training in each and every workout. It's the best way to avoid the majority of injuries as well.

this is 100% correct!