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What is Antagonist Muscle?
A muscle that opposes the action of the prime mover.
In context
Antagonist Muscle is a key concept in anatomy. A muscle that opposes the action of the prime mover. 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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Common questions.
What does antagonist muscle mean?
A muscle that opposes the action of the prime mover.
What category does antagonist muscle belong to?
Antagonist Muscle is a term from anatomy in strength and fitness training. Browse more anatomy terms in the Nishaana glossary.
Why does antagonist muscle matter for training?
Understanding antagonist 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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