MVC
Maximum Voluntary Contraction
Short definition
Maximum Voluntary Contraction — the greatest force a person can consciously generate.
Full definition
MVC is the peak force produced by a muscle during a voluntary contraction. It is used as a reference to normalize loads (e.g. %MVC). In isometric settings MVC is the peak torque produced without changing muscle length.
Examples
Hold an isometric contraction at 80 %MVC for 30 seconds.