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Description of the procedures of two typical tests.
| Brachial Biceps | Abductor Pollicis Brevis |
|---|---|
| Rest (30 s) | Rest (10 s) |
| Random short contractions (60 s) | Random short contractions (40 s) |
| Rest (30 s) | Rest (10 s) |
| MVC (10 s) | MVC (10 s) |
| Rest (30 s) | Rest (10 s) |
| Long MVC (30 s) | Long MVC (30 s) |
| Rest (60 s) | Rest (20 s) |
| Anti-gravity posture (30 s) | Isometric contractions against a load (30 s) |
| Rest (30 s) | Rest (10 s) |
| Anti-gravity posture with ½ Kg weight (30 s) | |
| Rest (30 s) |
