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in the downward phase (eccentric phase) the biceps, pecs and abs are the agonist muscles and the triceps, lats and spinal erectors are the antagonist. In the upward phase (concentric phase) they are reversed. The triceps, lats and spinal erectors are the agonists and the biceps, pecs & abs are the antagonists.

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