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Any time you are doing an exercise where you are pushing a secondary mover will be be the tricep. An antagonist when doing a pushing exercise will always be the bicep.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agothe agonist should be the deltiods and biceps, the agonist should be the triceps and the stabilizer is the wrist.
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What muscles are used when controlling the bar going down during a bench press?
The pectoralis major is the muscle that is used when controlling the bar going down during a bench press.
What antagonists muscle must relax to allow a maximal effort at the bench press?
biceps brachii
Is bench press bad for baseball players?
Standard bench press is not necessarily bad for baseball players, however, it is not the smartest exercise. Baseball requires long, lean muscles whereas the standard bench press builds small, tight muscles. The best form of bench press for baseball players is dumbell bench press because it requires the utilization of the stabilizer muscles in both arms and, therefore, strengthens the forearms, biceps, and triceps while maintaining long, lean muscles.
What muscles are used for narrow bench press?
Triceps and Pectorals
Bench press exercises what muscle?
The bench press primarily exercises the pectoralis major, but also the anterior deltoids, serratus anterior, coracobrachialis, scapulae fixers, trapezii, and the triceps.
Which muscles does the incline bench help?
It's kind of a cross between the bench press and shoulder press. It works the clavicular head of the pectorals harder than the bench press. But it is really just an assistance exercise to the two mentioned.
Is a chest press just like a bench press?
No it is not although it works almost the same muscles. Bench press is when you are on the bench laying on your back and lifting the weight. Chest press is when you sit on the bench and push the weight forward while your arms are parallel to your chest at a 90 degree angle from your elbows.
What muscles are used in a bench press?
If done correctly, bench dips only work the tricep muscles. but ifmyou dont do it correctelly you will hurt your self and you might even pull your musclesxx lolIf done correctly, bench dips only work the tricep muscles.
How does a 14 year old boy get big pecs Relatively fast?
a 14 year old boy shouldn't workout too much as his muscles are still forming and growing. Exercises that will help to enlarge the pecks are barbell bench press, incline barbell bench press, decline barbell bench press, and decline dumbbell bench press.
What muscles does the bench press work?
The bench press primarily works the pectorals (major/minor), but secondarily develops the triceps brachii (extends elbow), the anterior deltoid (flexes shoulder), and the coracobrachialis (assists shoulder flexion). More emphasis can be placed on secondary musculature by varying body angle and grip.
What is the best type of bench press exercise to maximize weight lifting with chest muscles?
The best exercise for chest muscles is a combination of bench press and chin pushes. The key is not to over stress and push too hard, it is important not to do damage however strain is needed.
What is a raw bench press?
A bench press without the use of a bench press shirt.
