Agonists: Anterior & Medial Deltoids (shoulder flexion & abduction)
Synergists: Upper Trapezius (scapular elevation)
Stabilizer: Rotator cuff
Antagonist: Latissimus dorsi (shoulder extension)
Example
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Showing posts with label Biomechanics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Biomechanics. Show all posts
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Biomechanics: Squat
Agonist: Gluteus Maximus (Hip Extension), Quadriceps (Knee Flexion)
Synergist: Hamstring Complex
Stabilizer: Transversus Abdominis (ab pressure)
Antagonist: Psoas (Hip Flexion)
Example
Synergist: Hamstring Complex
Stabilizer: Transversus Abdominis (ab pressure)
Antagonist: Psoas (Hip Flexion)
Example
Biomechanics: Row
Agonist: Latissimus Dorsi (shoulder extension)
Synergist: Posterior Deltoid (shoulder extension), biceps (elbow flexion)
Stabilizer: Rotator cuff
Antagonist: Pectoralis major (shoulder flexion)
Example
Synergist: Posterior Deltoid (shoulder extension), biceps (elbow flexion)
Stabilizer: Rotator cuff
Antagonist: Pectoralis major (shoulder flexion)
Example
Biomechanics: Overhead Press
Agonist: Anterior Deltoid (shoulder flexion)
Synergist: Triceps (elbow extension)
Stabilizer: Rotator Cuff
Antagonist: Latissimus dorsi (shoulder extension)
Example
Synergist: Triceps (elbow extension)
Stabilizer: Rotator Cuff
Antagonist: Latissimus dorsi (shoulder extension)
Example
Biomechanics: Chest Press
Agonist: Pectoralis Major (horizontal shoulder abduction, shoulder flexion)
Synergist: Anterior deltoid (shoulder flexion), triceps (elbow extension)
Stabilizer: Rotator cuff
Antagonist: Posterior Deltoid (shoulder extension)
Example
Synergist: Anterior deltoid (shoulder flexion), triceps (elbow extension)
Stabilizer: Rotator cuff
Antagonist: Posterior Deltoid (shoulder extension)
Example
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