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The combined hardware\/software system of the Elbow-sideWINDER is tested in load-lifting tasks (2 and 7 <jats:italic>kg<\/jats:italic>). This experiment focuses on the reduction in the activation level of the biceps brachii and triceps brachii in both arms and the change in the range of motion of the elbow during the task. It is shown that using the Elbow-sideWINDER, the biceps brachii, responsible for the elbow flexion, was significantly less activated (up to 38.8% at 2 <jats:italic>kg<\/jats:italic> and 25.7% at 7 <jats:italic>kg<\/jats:italic>, on average for both arms). For the triceps brachii, the muscle activation was reduced by up to 37.0% at 2 <jats:italic>kg<\/jats:italic> and 35.1% at 7 <jats:italic>kg<\/jats:italic>, on average for both arms. When wearing the exoskeleton, the range of motion of the elbow was reduced by up to 13.0\u00b0 during the task, but it was within a safe range and could be compensated for by other joints such as the waist or knees. 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