Table 1 Presented are the joint positions and actions for specific isometric MVC trials performed on investigated muscle prior to task specificity trials.
Muscle Joint position Action
Triceps Brachii 0Ëš shoulder flexion
90Ëš elbow flexion
Elbow extension
Latissimus Dorsi 0Ëš elbow flexion, 30Ëš shoulder abduction and internally rotated Shoulder extension and internal rotation
Anterior Deltoid 0Ëš elbow flexion
45Ëš shoulder flexion
Shoulder flexion
Vastus Lateralis 90Ëš knee flexion in a seated position Knee extension