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Agonist and antagonist muscles pairs list - agonist and antagonist muscles list
The antagonist is an opposing muscle that relaxes relatively to stretch. These two roles, agonist and antagonist, can be exchanged back and forth. To visualize this, let's jump back to our biceps and triceps example. Image waving at your best friend: when your hand is moving away from you, your triceps is an agonist, contracting to extend your arm.
What are examples of antagonistic muscles? What Are Examples of Antagonistic Muscle Exercises? Torso. Exercises that work the front and back of your torso target antagonistic muscle groups. ... Upper Arms. Flexing and extending your elbows targets antagonistic muscle groups in your upper arms. ... Thighs. Antagonistic muscle exercises that work the front and back of your thighs move your knees in opposite directions. Midsection. ...
