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Glossary Term

Antagonists

Antagonists are the muscles that oppose the prime mover and synergists for a given joint action. They perform the opposing joint action and work in opposition to the agonist muscles. For example, the triceps are antagonists to the biceps during elbow flexion. Understanding the function of antagonistic muscles is important for developing effective workout routines and preventing injury. Learn more about antagonistic muscles and their role in joint movement.

Antagonists: Muscles that oppose the prime mover and synergists for a given joint action. That is, all the muscles that can perform the opposing joint action. For example, the triceps are antagonists to the biceps during elbow flexion.

In the image of the row above, the anterior deltoid is the antagonist to the latisimmus doris (the prime mover) during shoulder extension.

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