Strength Progressions Flashcards
1
Q
Define strength
A
Ability of a muscle to produce force
2
Q
Define max strength
A
A force generated in a single max voluntary contraction
3
Q
Progressions in muscle strength
A
Increasing ROM
Increasing Resistance
Lengthening resistance arm
Using concentric and eccentric movements in succesion
Inserting a hold at various points through range
4
Q
What scale do we use to measure strength
A
Oxford scale
