Question: A weightlifter performing a biceps curl with a 3 2 0 N barbell stops the lifting motion with his forearms in a horizontal position. The

A weightlifter performing a biceps curl with a 320 N barbell stops the lifting motion with
his forearms in a horizontal position. The weight of the forearm/hand segment is 15 N,
and the COM is located 13 cm from the elbow.
a. If the line of action of the weight of the barbell is 27 cm from the axis of rotation
(elbow joint), what is the magnitude of the moment that the elbow flexors must
exert to maintain that position?
b. If the biceps were the only elbow flexor muscle active (a rather unlikely event)
and its moment arm about the elbow joint was 4.3 cm, calculate the biceps muscle
force needed to maintain this equilibrium position. (5 pts)

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