WorksheetsUnderstanding Agonist and Antagonist Muscles
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is the primary role of an agonist muscle during movement?
(concentrically contracting/shortening)
To stabilize the joint
To produce the main force for movement
To oppose the movement
To assist the antagonist
Which of the following best describes an antagonist muscle?
(eccentrically contracting/lengthening)
A muscle that assists the agonist
A muscle that opposes the action of the agonist
A muscle that stabilizes the joint
A muscle that contracts to produce movement
Which muscle acts as the agonist during a bicep curl?
Triceps brachii
Biceps brachii
Deltoid
Latissimus dorsi
During a bicep curl, which muscle serves as the antagonist?
Biceps brachii
Triceps brachii
Pectoralis major
Rectus abdominis
Identify the agonist muscle in a leg extension exercise.
Hamstrings
Quadriceps
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
In a leg extension exercise, which muscle acts as the antagonist?
Quadriceps
Hamstrings
Gluteus maximus
Tibialis anterior
During the down phase of a squat, which muscle group acts as the agonist?
Hamstrings
Quadriceps
Calves
Abdominals
During the up phase squat, which muscle group serves as the agonist?
Quadriceps
Hamstrings
Gluteus maximus
Erector spinae
What is the role of the antagonist muscle during movement?
To produce the main force for movement
To stabilize the joint
To oppose the action of the agonist
To assist the agonist
During the up phase of a bench press, which muscle acts as the agonist?
Latissimus dorsi
Pectoralis major
Biceps brachii
Trapezius
During the down phase of a bench press, which muscle serves as the antagonist?
Pectoralis major
Triceps brachii
