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Muscles and Movement
NASM Agonist-Synergist-Stabilizer-Antagonist, Force Couples
Question | Answer |
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Chest Press - Agonist, Synergist, Stabilizer & Antagonist | Agonist: Pectoralis Major, Synergist: Anterior Deltoid & Triceps, Stabilizer: Rotator Cuff, Antagonist: Posterior Deltoid. |
Overhead Press - Agonist, Synergist, Stabilizer & Antagonist | Agonist - Deltoids, Synergist: Triceps, Stabilizer: Rotator Cuff, Antagnost: Latissimus Dorsi |
Row - Agonist, Synergist, Stabilizer & Antagonist | Agonist: Latissimus Dorsi, Synergist: Posterior Deltoid & Biceps, Stablizer: Rotator Cuff, Antagonist: Pectoralis Major |
Squat - Agonist, Synergist, Stabilizer & Antagonist | Agonists: Glueus Maximus & Quadriceps, Synergist: Hamstrings, Stablizer: TVA, Antagonist: Psoas |
Which muscles work together (force couple) to perform trunk rotation? | Internal and external obliques |
Which muscles work together (force couple) to perform upward rotation of scapular? | Upper trapezius, lower serratus anterior |
Which muscles work together (force couple) to perform hip and knee extension while walking, running, climbing? | Gluteus maximus, quadriceps, calves |
Which muscles work together (force couple) to perform plantarflexion of foot at the ankle? | Gastrocnemius, peroneus longus, tibialis posterior |
Which muscles work together (force couple) to perform Shoulder Abduction? | Deltoid & rotator cuff |
What muscles are used for inspiration during heavy breathing? | Diaphragm, External Intercostals, Sternocleidomastoid, Scalenes, Pectoralis Minor |
What muscles are used for exhalation | Internal intercostals, abdonimals |