Agonists & Synergists

Question 1

Horizontal Push

Answer 1

Agonist - Pectoralis Major
Synergists - Pectoralis minor, anterior deltoid, triceps brachii, serratus anterior

Question 2

Horizontal Pull

Answer 2

Agonist - latissimus dorsi, posterior deltoid
Synergists - biceps brachii, middle trapezius, rhomboid major/minor

Question 3

Vertical Pull

Answer 3

Agonist: Latissimus Dorsi
Synergists: rhomboid major/minor, biceps brachii

Question 4

Vertical Push

Answer 4

Agonist: Anterior & Medial Deltoids Synergists: Triceps brachii, Upper/Lower Trapezius, Serratus Anterior

Question 5

Lower Body Unilateral - Front Lunge

Answer 5

Agonist: Quads (front lunge w more shin angle)

Question 6

Lower Body Unilateral - Reverse Lunge

Answer 6

Glutes (more vertical shin)

Question 7

Lower Body Unilateral - Step Up w Uptight Torso

Answer 7

Quad dominant

Question 8

Lower Body Unilateral w forward torso lean

Answer 8

Glutes dominant

Question 9

Lower Body Transitional

Answer 9

Agonist: Glutes (hips), Quads (knee), Gastrocnemius (ankle)

Question 10

Lower Body Squat

Answer 10

Agonist: Quads (with more shin angle)
Glutes (shin more vertical/straight)

Question 11

Lower Body Hinge

Answer 11

Agonist: glutes
Synergists: hamstrings & erector spinae