muscular strength & power

Question 1

why is submax tests more relaiable than maximal?

Answer 1

submax reliable over days because maximal depends on how the person feels that day could change the results of a max tect

Question 2

what are some pre-test considerations for muscular strength tests?

Answer 2

• resting BP
• warm-up all muscles since max lifts require the use of majority of the muscles
• check BP after lift to see any changes and compare to resting BP
• previous injuries

Question 3

what are some maximum strength tests?

Answer 3

1) hand grip dynamometry
2) 1 repetition max bench press
3) 1 repetition max leg press
4) 1 repetition max back squat

Question 4

why would we do sub-maximal tests?

Answer 4

• safer due to the reduced loads on the subject
• more reliable across days because maximal tests depends on motivation of the athlete on the particular day
• uses equations or charts to estimate maximal strength

Question 5

when would you select a sub-maximal test opposed to a maximal test?

Answer 5

if the client is unable to do a maximal test/it is unsafe or not a goal to lift heavy. ex: senior fitness would not require 1RM

Question 6

what are some sub-maximal tests?

Answer 6

1) bench press
2) leg press
3) back squat

Question 7

explain if there is a discrepancy between left/right hands for grip dynamometry

Answer 7

plays sports that are one arm dominant (ex: tennis)

Question 8

describe why someone would do well on grip strength but poor on bench and squat

Answer 8

uses different muscles for each test

Question 9

describe why someone would do excellent on the leg press but poor on squat

Answer 9

no need to stabilize on leg press as much as on squat

Question 10

why would someone’s maximal strength be lower on re-test day?

Answer 10

• lack of motivation
• poor warm-up

Question 11

what is the formula for muscular power?

Answer 11

strength x speed = power

Question 12

what are some ways to assess muscular power?

Answer 12

1) vertical jump height
2) calculated leg power
3) standing long jump
4) margaria-kalamen step test
5) smith machine power press

Question 13

how do we record the time for the margaira-kalamen step test?

Answer 13

record time from contact on stair 3 until contact on stair 9

Question 14

why would you use the smith machine for a power press?

Answer 14

it is much safer

Question 15

explain someone who scored excellent in maximal strength, but performed poorly in muscular power tests

Answer 15

because they focused too much on slow maximum movements

Question 16

when might you perform long-jump instead of vertical jump?

Answer 16

depends on the athlete
- ex: use long jump for football player because that is their main form of movement

Question 17

what does it mean if someone scored low on the vertical jump, but high on muscular power?

Answer 17

they may have more body weight