Strength Flashcards
static strength (isometric)
ability to apply a force against a resistance without any movement
Dynamic strength (isotonic)
ability to apply a force to overcome a resistance where movement occurs
strength endurance
sustain repeated muscular contractions or single isometric contractions over a period of time
what is max strength
the max force the neuromuscular system can exert in a single contraction
explosive strength (elastic)
produce max force in one or a series of repeated muscular contractions
two factors effecting strength
- muscle fibre type being recruited
- cross sectional area of the muscle
muscle fibre type with the greatest speed and force or contraction producing the highest explosive and max strength
fast glycolytic fibres
5 methods of evaluating strength
- abdominal curl test (bleep test for sit ups)
- press up test (as many as possible)
- 1 rep max (testing strength of specific muscle group)
- grip strength dynamometer
- vertical jump test
1 advantage and 1 disadvantage
+ clear procedure gives valid and reliable results
- technique is open to interpretation so doest give reliable results
training to develop strength
- multigym (equipement with a range of stations)
- free weights (specific)
- plyometrics
- circuit training
LT adaptations muscle and connective tissue
- muscle hypertrophy
- muscle hyperplasia
- increased strength of ligaments and tendons
LT adaptations neural
- increased recruitment of motor units containing FG muscle fibres
LT adaptations metabolic adaptations
increased anaerobic fuel stores
- increased anaerobic enzyme activity
- improved buffering capacity
classifications of strength
max strength
elastic strength
strength endurance
relative strength is
the max force exerted relative to body weight or muscle size
