Position- and Angle-Specific Variation in the Bilateral Deficit in Hamstring Isometric Strength: A Comparative Analysis Rajkovic, Aleksandar García Ramos, Amador Šarabon, Nejc Kneževi´c, Olivera M. Mirkov, Dragan M. Rate of force development Unilateral testing Neuromuscular assessment This study investigated how varying body positions (seated, prone, supine) and knee joint angles (90◦, 120◦, 150◦) influence the bilateral deficit (BD) in isometric hamstring strength. Thirty physically active participants (15 males, 15 females) performed unilateral and bilateral maximal voluntary isometric contractions (MVICs) across the tested position × angle conditions. Peak force (Fmax) and rate of force development (RFD) measures (RFDmax, RFD50 ms, and RFD200 ms) were recorded. Results indicated that the seated position elicited a greater bilateral deficit (i.e., lower BD ratios) than the prone and supine positions, with differences that were more pronounced at more extended knee angles. These f indings underscore the importance of considering position- and angle-specific influences whenassessing BD in hamstring strength. Clinicians and researchers should standardize testing protocols to ensure accurate evaluation and data interpretation. From an applied standpoint, the results support the development of resistance-training strategies aimed at enhancing hamstring function at long muscle lengths—an approach relevant to both performance optimization and injury prevention. 2026-03-17T09:10:00Z 2026-03-17T09:10:00Z 2026-03-16 journal article Rajkovic, A., García-Ramos, A., Šarabon, N., Knežević, O. M., & Mirkov, D. M. (2026). Position- and Angle-Specific Variation in the Bilateral Deficit in Hamstring Isometric Strength: A Comparative Analysis. Applied Sciences, 16(6), 2852. https://doi.org/10.3390/app16062852 https://hdl.handle.net/10481/112203 10.3390/app16062852 eng http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ open access Atribución 4.0 Internacional MDPI