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WorksheetsMuscular Strength
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 4mins
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
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Exercises/activities that help improve muscular strength include...
Push-Ups
Chin-Ups
Planks
Weight lifting (heavier weight, low reps)
Weight lifting (lighter weight, high reps)
