Muscle Roles Examples

Bicep Curl Origin

Scapula;

Bicep Curl Insertion

Radius;

Bicep Curl Agonist

Biceps brachii;

Bicep Curl Synergists

Brachialis, brachioradialis;

Bicep Curl Antagonist

Triceps brachii;

Bicep Curl Fixator

Shoulder girdle muscles;

Squats Origin

Pelvis / femur (varies by muscle);

Squats Insertion

Tibia;

Squats Agonist

Quadriceps and gluteus maximus;

Squats Synergists

Hamstrings, adductors;

Squats Antagonist

Hamstrings (for knee extension);

Squats Fixator

Core muscles;