Strength and Adaptations

• What is maximum strength?

  The maximum force in a voluntary contraction
• How is maximum strength measured?

  Using a leg/grip dynamometer or free weights
• What is static strength?

  Force exerted with constant muscle length
• What type of contraction is associated with static strength?

  Isometric contraction
• What is explosive strength?

  Max energy in one sudden movement
• What is maximum strength?

  The maximum force in a singular contraction
• Which test measures explosive strength?

  Vertical jump test
• What is dynamic strength?

  Overcoming resistance with high speed
• How is maximum strength measured?

  Using a leg/grip dynamometer or free weights
• Which test is used to measure dynamic strength?

  Wingate anaerobic test
• What is static strength?

  The force with constant muscle length
• What is strength endurance?

  Sustaining repeated muscle contractions
• What type of contraction is associated with static strength?

  Isometric contraction
• What is explosive strength?

  The ability for sudden high-intensity movement
• Which tests measure strength endurance?

  Abdominal sit-up test and circuit training
• What are factors affecting strength?

  Muscle composition, training, inactivity, genetics
• Which test measures explosive strength?

  Vertical jump test
• How does age affect strength?

  Decreases from around 18-30 years
• What is dynamic strength?

  The ability to overcome resistance quickly
• How does gender affect muscle mass?

  Females have less muscle mass and testosterone
• Which test is used to measure dynamic strength?

  Wingate anaerobic test
• What is strength endurance?

  The ability to sustain repeated contractions
• Which tests measure strength endurance?

  Abdominal sit up test and circuit training
• What is the weakest point in the range of motion?

  The point where strength is least effective
• What are factors affecting strength?

  Muscle composition, training, inactivity, genetics
• How does age affect strength?

  Decreases from around 18-30 years
• How does gender affect muscle mass?

  Females have less muscle mass and testosterone
• What is the weakest point in the range of motion?

  The point where strength is least effective
• What does REPS stand for in training?

  Repetitions
• What are the types of training mentioned?

  Circuit training, Free weights, Multi-gym, Plyometrics
• What does REPS stand for in training?

  Repetitions
• What are the types of training mentioned?

  Circuit training, Free weights, Multi-gym, Plyometrics
• What are neural adaptations in training?

  Motor recruitment, Synchronisation of antagonistic pairs, Force production
• What are the physiological adaptations from training?

  • Muscle hypertrophy
  • Muscle hyperplasia
  • Fast twitch muscle size
  • Strength/Power
  • Protein synthesis
  • Strength of connective tissues
• What are metabolic adaptations from training?

  Tolerance to lactic acid, ATP use of glycogen stores, Glycolytic enzymes
• What are neural adaptations in training?

  Motor recruitment, Synchronisation of antagonistic pairs, Force production
• What are the physiological adaptations from training?

  • Muscle hypertrophy
  • Muscle hyperplasia
  • Fast twitch muscle size
  • Strength/Power
  • Protein synthesis
  • Strength of connective tissues
• What are metabolic adaptations from training?

  Tolerance to lactic acid, ATP use of glycogen stores, Glycolytic enzymes