Principles and Concepts of Human Movement Science

Agonist. Antagonist. Stabilizer or Fixator. Neutralizer or Synergist. Definitions. Agonist. Muscles that concentrically contract to cause a movement. Example: Biceps contracting during the up phase of a curl. Antagonist. Muscles that eccentrically contract to oppose a movement. Example: Triceps contracting during the up phase of a curl ... ................
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