5) A weightlifter curls a dumbbell upward. The elbow joint is the pivot, the biceps applies the effort, and the dumbbell is the load.

3) A rower pulls an oar through the water. The oarlock acts as the pivot, the rower’s hands apply the effort, and the water resistance on the blade is the load.

1) A tennis player raises their forearm to hit a forehand shot. The elbow acts as the pivot, the biceps applies the effort, and the racquet is the load.

2) A footballer stands on tiptoe to jump for a header. The ball of the foot acts as the pivot, the calf muscles apply the effort through the Achilles tendon, and the body weight is the load.

4) A golfer swings a club, with one hand acting as a pivot while the other hand applies the effort, and the club head provides the load.