Architectural & Structural Strength Flashcards
1
Q
What is the main reason CSA doesn’t predict strength?
A
Different specific tensions
2
Q
Why does pennation increase strength?
A
More muscle fibres per csa
3
Q
What are the benefits of low pennation?
A
- ROM
- Velocity
4
Q
What does a long fibre length mean?
A
- Greater ROM
- High velocity
- Small CSA
5
Q
Why do sumos have limited change in pennation angle?
A
Greater fascicle length
6
Q
On a force trace, what is architecture related to?
A
- CSA is related to PF
- Pennation angle related to force relaxation
- RFD related to neural and structural
7
Q
What influences RFD?
A
- Factors that influence max strength
- Fibre type
