Strength Training - Types Of Strength

Question 1

Define static strength

Answer 1

Static strength is the ability to apply force against a resistance without any movement occurring (isometric contraction)

Question 2

Define dynamic strength

Answer 2

Dynamic strength is the ability to apply force to overcome a resistance where movement occurs (isotonic contractions)

Question 3

Define strength endurance

Answer 3

Strength endurance is the ability to sustain repeated muscular contractions or a single muscular contraction over a period of time

Question 4

Define maximum strength

Answer 4

Maximum strength is the ability to produce maximum force in a single muscular contraction

Question 5

Define explosive/elastic strength

Answer 5

Explosive/elastic strength is the ability to produce a maximum amount of force in one or a series of repeated muscular contractions

Question 6

Name a sporting example of strength endurance

Answer 6

Swimming

Question 7

Name an example of maximum strength

Answer 7

Power lifting

Question 8

Name an example of explosive/elastic strength

Answer 8

Gymnastic routines