Methods of evaluating strength Flashcards
The 4 methods
Maximum strength 1
Maximum strength 2
Strength endurance
Explosive strength
Memory method
POSES
POSES
Protocol (description of test)
Objective (direct) or predicted
Simple/ complex
Evaluation
Suitability
Maximum strength 1- P
One repetition maximum test- lifting heaviest weight for 1 rep
Maximum strength 1- O
Objective (direct) more accurate
Maximum strength 1- S
Simple- easy to do
Maximum strength 1- E
Difficult to isolate individual muscles
Maximum strength 1- Suitability
Can lead to injury
Maximum strength 2- P
Hand grip dynamometer test- held above head with straight arm. Arm brought down while squeezing. 3x each arm
Maximum strength 2- O
Objective (direct) more accurate
Maximum strength 2- S
Simple- easy to do
Maximum strength 2- E
Not sport specific
Maximum strength 2- Suitability
Only measures forearm
Strength endurance- P
Abdominal curl/ sit up test- continuous sit ups at progressive intensities until exhaustion
Strength endurance- O
Objective (direct) more accurate