A muscle agonist is

A. the contracting muscle that initiates movement.
B. the opposing (relaxing) muscle during muscle contraction.
C. a muscle that contracts and shortens as a weight is lifted.
D. a muscle that contracts and lengthens as a weight is lowered.


A. the contracting muscle that initiates movement.

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