This paper presents isokinetic (dynamic) pull-up strength profiles of males and females, engaged in infrequent force exertion, in fifteen different working postures ranging from kneeling to standing. Maximum pull-up force was exerted with two hands in the stooped posture. Least force was exerted with the preferred hand at reach distance, in the sagittal plane (arm fully extended), in the sitting posture. As expected, large differences existed in the force exertion capability of males and females.
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