Muscular System

• the two agonistic pairs are:

  • hamstring and quadriceps
  • bicep and tricep
• the fixator muscle acts as a stabiliser helping the agonist work
• when the arm flexes at the elbow the bicep is the agonist
• hypertrophy is the increase of muscle size
• immediate effects of exercise on the muscles:

  • increased muscle temperature
  • muscle fatigue
  • increase flexibility
• long term effects of exercise on the muscles:

  • muscular hypertrophy
  • increased muscular strength
  • increased muscular endurance
  • increased power