Muscles work together in a coordinated manner from "summary" of Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff,Amy Matthews
The movement of our bodies is a complex interplay of various muscles working in harmony to create the desired action. This coordination is essential for efficient and effective movement. When one muscle contracts, its counterpart must relax to allow for smooth and balanced movement. This relationship between muscles is known as reciprocal inhibition. For example, when we bend our elbow to bring our hand closer to our shoulder, the biceps muscle contracts while the triceps muscle relaxes. This allows for the desired movement to occur without any obstacles. This reciprocal relationship ensures that our movements are fluid and controlled. Additionally, muscles also work in synergy with one another to produce coordinated movements. This means that multiple muscles are activated simultaneously to produce a specific movement. For example, in a yoga pose like Warrior II, the quadriceps, hamstr...
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