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â¢ SYNERGISTIC (adjective). The adjective SYNERGISTIC has 3 senses: 1. used especially of drugs or muscles that work together so the total effect is greater than the sum of the two (or more). 2. of or relating to the theological doctrine of synergism. 3. working together; used especially of groups, as subsidiaries of a corporation, cooperating for an enhanced effect. Familiarity information: SYNERGISTIC used as an adjective is uncommon.
Synergist and Eccentric Defined. In order for movement to occur, muscles must contract. According to Andrew Biel's Trail Guide to the Body, a muscle that leads an action as a primary mover is called an agonist. A muscle that supports the agonist is called a synergist.Muscles that work together in achieving the entire movement are called synergists. Concentric movement is when a muscle is contracting and shortening at the same time.ynergist Muscles. As you lower yourself into the eccentric phase of the squat, all four of your quadriceps are elongated. The four quads are the vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, vastus medialis and rectus femoris.