Quadriceps and hip flexors are the main thing. They have the combined action of driving your whole leg forward. Adductors (groin) are important for a soccer style kick also. loose hamstrings help because the ability to relax them gives your front leg more force. (Also, your hamstrings and glute has to stop your leg after you hit the ball). Your plant foot uses all the thigh and calf muscles and your core transmits the energy from the ground to your kicking leg. The furthest kickers have strong cores.
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