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