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maximum voluntary isometric contraction

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maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC),
the peak force produced by a muscle as it contracts while pulling against an immovable object.


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They were asked to perform a maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVC) of the lower extremities by pushing up against an exercise bar that was chained to the floor.
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