This can also translate over to short burst sprints on the mono-structural machines (Assault Bike, rower, ski-erg, C2 Bike). Absolute strength is the absolute most weight an individual can lift in comparison to others, regardless of weight class. squat, deadlift, press (CrossFit Total type stuff)…and in that domain, we’ve all heard it before, mass moves mass. Not saying that someone who weighs 150# can’t out-lift someone who weighs 200#, especially when technique is involved… but in terms of maximal strength, I’m talking the major non-dynamic movements i.e. That said, maximal strength typically tends to favor individuals who are a little heavier. So if you’ve got great maximal strength, you should do decently well at an event like that. Typically in a competitive setting you’ll see some sort of heavy lifting. In other words…it’s the absolute most weight you can lift for one rep at one point in time. This definition also is found in Science of Sports Training by Thomas Kurz (2016). Here’s what we’re going to be talking about:Ībsolute strength and maximal strength are terms used for the same measurement: The maximal strength of a muscle or a group of muscles in a given movement equals the highest external resistance an athlete can overcome or hold with full voluntary mobilization of his or her neuromuscular system according to Platonov (1997) and Tidow (1990).
In order to help you better understand the purpose behind your training methods and to help you figure out where you might need a little more focus in your program, we will be going over the four primary components of the strength field as well as some methodologies associated with them and how they can pertain to your training.