MUSCULAR STRENGTH

Question 1

muscular strength

Answer 1

peak force that a muscle can develop

used infrequently in competitive or recreational sport

Question 2

factors affecting muscular strength

Answer 2

large cross-sectional area - larger the muscle, the greater the strength potential (relating to muscle mass)
fast-twitch fibres are capable of greater strength output than slow-twitch fibres
males have greater muscle mass, therefore greater absolute strength. relative to cross-sectional area, no difference in strength available to any gender.
slower muscle contraction, more force it creates
strength preaks in performers aged 20-30, then decreases with the body’s diminishing ability to process protein, decreasing muscle mass (regular exercise can slow this process)
warmed-up muscles have greater ability to create strength
optimal angle for joint around muscle for the creation of strength

area, fibre type, sex, speed of contraction, age, warm up, joint angle

Question 3

tests for muscular strength

Answer 3

1 RM brench press, back squat, leg press
grip strength
seven-stage abdominal strength test

Question 4

training methods

Answer 4

resistance training