Antagonistic muscle pairs

• Biceps and Triceps

  • Movement of the lower arm at the elbow
  • E.g —> Netball, badminton, tennis, darts
• Hamstrings and Quadriceps

  • Movement of the leg at both the knee and hip
  • E.g —> Sprinting, swimming, cycling
• Gluteals and hip flexors

  • Movement of the leg at the hip
  • High jump, football
• Gastrocnemius and tibialis anterior

  • Movement of the foot at the ankle
  • Running
• Pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi

  • Movement the upper arm at the shoulder
  • Climbing, swimming