This is known as “antagonistic pairing,” as one muscle group contracts to assist one phase of movement while the other relaxes, and the opposing muscle then contracts to assist in returning to ...

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The antagonist is the opposing muscle group during the action — in this case, the hamstrings along the backs of the legs. When you bend your knee, the hamstrings become the agonist and the quads ...

In a YouTube breakdown of the study, Dr. Wolf points out that three other studies support similar findings, showing that ...

That’s where this science-backed antagonistic superset workout comes in. In just 30 minutes, it’ll work your entire upper ...

You should aim for equal effort for opposing muscle groups — this is that agonist-antagonist idea again. “For instance, the biceps are responsible for flexing the elbow,” Eldayrie explains.

How everyday habits create physical misalignment. Muscle imbalance occurs when one muscle group becomes disproportionately stronger or tighter than its opposing counterpart. This seemingly minor ...

News 12’s Elizabeth Hashagen learns how to work on different muscle groups while balancing.

In some situations, the opposing muscle compensates and becomes stronger than its counterpart, ... and take note. After all, you’re only as strong as your weakest muscle group. 1. Glutes and Hips.