Types of muscle - prime movers, agonists, synergists
Some questions may require several answers.
What are the prime movers (or agonists) during
the extension phase of this over arm throw?
Which are the prime movers (agonists)
during this phase of the 'crunch' exercise?
Which 2 muscle groups are the prime
movers (agonists) during the extension phase of the medicine chest
Which 2 answers BEST represent the
main synergists during this exercise?
When the netball is passed, there are a number of muscles
being used (in the legs, body and arms). This means there are a number
of prime movers and antagonists which are linked in close succession
to produce the movement. Which are the main antagonists in the arms?