MUSCULAR STRENGTH
1. What is muscular strength?

~the maximum amount of force your muscles can exert in a single contraction. How much you can lift in one attenpt.

2. Why is muscular strength important?

~you will have more energy
~you will be stronger and have toned muscles
~you will physically look better
~you will have more confidence and have a higher self-esteem.

3. What type of test did you take in class to measure your muscular strength? What should happen to your score on that test when your muscular strength increases?

~up downs on the bleachers
~your score should increase as your muscular stregth increases.

4. In order to gain muscle inches, what type of workout should you do?

~strength training workout