Fitness Testing

Low Speed Muscular Strength

related to the force a muscle or muscle group can exert in one maximal effort. Quantified by the maximum weight that can be lifted once.

Administered afer the athlete has warmed up by performing a few sets of the test exercise with a light load. First attempt usually 50% . After 1-5 minutes recovery another attempt with increased weight is made.

Related to the ability of muscle tissue to exert high force while contracting at a high speed.