Muscular Strength

What is muscular strength?

• The ability to run the fastest, jump the highest, and throw the farthest

• The maximum amount of force that a muscle or a group of muscles can exert in a single contraction

• The ability to carry out heavy workloads over extended periods of time

• The maximum power released within a unit of time

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Benefits of muscular strength include...

• Less susceptible to injury

• Decreases ability to do everyday tasks

• Lower body fat %

• Improves self-esteem & confidence

How often should you participate in muscular strength workouts?

• Everyday

• Every other day

• 1 day per week

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Why do you need rest days in between muscle strength workouts?

• You don't need to rest your muscles

• To allow the torn muscle fibers to repair

• To allow time for rest & recovery

• To allow time for muscle growth

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How can you safely perform muscular strength workouts on back-to-back days?

• You can't

• Work the same muscle groups both days

• Work different muscle groups on alternating days

• Work upper body one day & lower body the next day

How is intensity measured during muscular strength workouts?

• Resistance (weight)

• Reps

• Heart Rate

• Sets

When weight lifting, to improve muscular strength, a person should lift...

• Lighter weight (30-50 percent of 1 rep max)

• Heavier weight (60-90 percent of 1 rep max)

How is time measured during muscular strength workouts?

• Minutes

• Reps

• Weight

What are reps?

• The amount of weight lifted each time

• The amount of rest between each exercise

• The number of times you perform a specific lift/exercise before taking a break

When lifting for muscular strength, how many reps should be performed?

• 1-2 reps

• 4-8 reps

• 12-20 reps