Strength Introduction
Strength is a generic term used to describe many dissimilar abilities. Examples of ‘strengths’ include the
following:
1) Strength endurance – the ability to move a light resistance for an extended period of time
2) Absolute dynamic strength – the maximum force that a muscle can generate and apply to create
movement
3) Absolute static strength – the maximum force that a muscle can generate and apply without
producing movement
4) Reactive strength – the maximum force that muscles can apply in response to a force in the opposite
direction
5) Power – which most people confuse with ‘strength’, but is actually the absolute dynamic strength
multiplied by the speed it can be applied.