What position should be used when wanting to manual muscle test the gluteus maximus but not the hamstrings?
A) Knee and hip extension
B) Hip extension and 30° of dorsiflexion
C) Hip extension and 90° of knee flexion
D) Hip extension and 45° of ankle plantar flexion

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Hip extension and 90° of knee flexion isolates the gluteus maximus by putting the hamstrings in a position where they are less likely to contribute to the movement.

What Position Should Be Used When Wanting to Manual Muscle