Strength classification and diagnosis: Not all strength is created equal

Abstract

Maximal force can be expressed across a range of conditions influenced by the external load and the time available to express force. As a result, several distinct and specific strength qualities exist. Conversely, some expressions of maximal force are similar and can be categorized as a single quality. Therefore, strength assessment systems must be sophisticated enough to isolate and measure each quality while minimizing redundant information. This article presents a contemporary, evidence-based and practical framework that reduces the many strength and speed-strength metrics into 5 distinct qualities. Alongside this, we present case examples of the application of strength diagnosis.

Document Type

Journal Article

Date of Publication

6-1-2023

Volume

45

Issue

3

Publication Title

Strength and Conditioning Journal

Publisher

Wolters Kluwer / National Strength and Conditioning Association

School

School of Medical and Health Sciences

RAS ID

60217

Comments

James, L. P., Talpey, S. W., Young, W. B., Geneau, M. C., Newton, R. U., & Gastin, P. B. (2023). Strength classification and diagnosis: Not all strength is created equal. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 45(3), 333-341. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000744

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First Page

333

Last Page

341

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10.1519/SSC.0000000000000744