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What is Agonist Muscle?
The prime mover responsible for a given joint action.
In context
Agonist Muscle is a key concept in anatomy. The prime mover responsible for a given joint action. Knowing what it means — and how it connects to the rest of your training — turns it from jargon into something you can actually use in the gym.
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Related anatomy terms
Common questions.
What does agonist muscle mean?
The prime mover responsible for a given joint action.
What category does agonist muscle belong to?
Agonist Muscle is a term from anatomy in strength and fitness training. Browse more anatomy terms in the Nishaana glossary.
Why does agonist muscle matter for training?
Understanding agonist muscle helps you train and program more deliberately — it is one of the ideas that separates guessing from a real, repeatable system.
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