2.6. Lower Body Maximal Voluntary Contraction (Mid-Thigh Pull)
CONTRACTION
Lower body maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) was measured using the isometric mid-thigh pull. Testing was performed with the participants standing on the force plate within of a custom-made power rack (anchored to the floor) that enabled the bar to be fixed at different heights (i.e., adjustable by ±4 cm). The bar height was individualized to each participant based on their self-selected mid-thigh clean position [