the types of strength

Question 1

what are the types of strength

Answer 1

• static
• dynamic
• maximum
• explosive
• strength endurance

Question 2

What is static strength?

Answer 2

• where force is applied against a resistance, without any movement occurring
• isometric contraction is also known as isometric strength
• e.g. crucifix position on rings in gymnastics

Question 3

What is dynamic strength?

Answer 3

• a force applied against a resistance, where muscles change length, eccentrically or concentrically
• also known as power output
• e.g. hop skip and jump phase of triple jump.

Question 4

What is maximum strength?

Answer 4

• the ability to produce a maximum amount of force in a single muscular contraction
• also known as 1 rep max
• e.g. an Olympic deadlift

Question 5

What is explosive strength?

Answer 5

• The ability to produce a maximal amount of force in one or a series of rapid muscular contractions
• also known as elastic strength due to the stretch reflex mechanism within the muscle
• e.g. sprint start, long/high jump

Question 6

What is strength endurance?

Answer 6

• the ability to sustain repeated, muscular contractions over a period of time, withstanding fatigue
• e.g. rowing, swimming