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Relative to other muscle groups within the human body, the knee extensors (i.e., quadriceps femoris) have the largest inactivation percentage.50 This higher inactivation percentage suggests maximal, volitional recruitment/activation of the quadriceps is a challenge at baseline (i.e., before knee injury or surgery). %, percentage.
