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When people use a weight stack for strength testing they do what is called a 1 repetition max (1RM). Basically, what is the heaviest weight you can lift, 1 time and maintain good form and control. It allows for some obvious subjectivity. But it's used quite a bit in the research world. Albeit usually just to get a starting point for a traning study, e.g. "subjects performed a 1RM leg extension and then trained 3x/week using 80% of 1RM etc..."
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What do you think about rotating to a maximal contraction- eg 5# to 30 degrees and THEN pulse (oscillate) ever so gently at that point (+/- say 5 degrees). Do you think the pulses would call upon the paraspinals more?
I wouldn't be a big fan of that, especially in a maximal rotation. Your spine and discs are under a lot of stress at that point. Those pulses, if not controlled, would add momentum to the weight and might exceed what your muscles are capable of. I'd think smaller arc movements would be the way to go. Slow contractions with the right weight through 5-10° ROM.
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