Strength

Training

Short definition

Strength — the ability of a muscle to produce maximal force.

Full definition

Maximal strength is the ability to produce maximal force, measured by 1RM or MVC, developed by high-threshold unit recruitment, MF hypertrophy and neural adaptation via high intensity (≥85 % 1RM).

Examples

Strength cycle: 5×3 at 90 % 1RM.

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