Antagonistic Muscle Pairs & Actions

Which muscle is known as the 'Prime Mover'?

• Agonist

• Antagonist

• Synergist

• Fixator

During the UPWARD phase of a bicep curl, which muscle is the 'Fixator'?

• Deltoid

• Bicep

• Tricep

• Brachioradialis

During a muscle contraction, which muscle lengthens to support the action?

• Agonist

• Antagonist

• Synergist

• Fixator

The fixator muscle during a contraction helps to...

• lengthen the muscle

• shorten the muscle

• stabilise the joint

• assist the agonist

During a muscle contraction, which muscle shortens to produce the action?

• Agonist

• Antagonist

• Synergist

• Fixator

As a sports performer completes a squat, in the DOWNWARD phase, what muscle acts as is the 'Fixator'?

• Hamstring

• Quadriceps

• Hip Flexor

• Glutes

As a sports performer completes a press up, in the UPWARD phase, what muscle acts as is the 'Agonist'?

• Bicep

• Tricep

• Latissimus Dorsi

• Pectorals

The Gastrocnemius works with...

• Quadriceps

• Hamstrings

• Tibialis Anterior

• Soleus

The latissimus dorsi works in pairs with...

• Pectorals

• Deltoids

• Bicep

• Tricep

The hamstring works in pairs with...

• Quadriceps

• Tibialis Anterior

• Soleus

• Hip Flexor