Muscles as movers

Question 1

Exercise:

Chest Press

Answer 1

Agonist:
Pectoralis Major
Synergist:
Anterior deltoid, Triceps
Stabilizer:
Rotator cuff
Antagonist:
Posterior deltoid

Question 2

Exercise:

Overhead press

Answer 2

Agonist:
Posterior deltoid, anterior deltoid and medial deltoid
Synergist:
Triceps
Stabilizer:
Rotator cuff
Antagonist:
Latissimus dorsi

Question 3

Exercise:

Row

Answer 3

Agonist:
Latissimus dorsi
Synergist:
Posterior deltoid and biceps
Stabilizer:
Rotator cuff
Antagonist:
Pectoralis major

Question 4

Exercise:

Squat

Answer 4

Agonist:
Gluteus maximus and quadriceps
Synergist:
Hamstring complex
Stabilizer:
Transversus abdomonis
Antagonist:
Psoas