Types of Strength and Coaches
Building strength and building muscle size (hypertrophy) are two common goals in fitness, but they involve different training strategies and physiological adaptations.
Hypertrophy Aims to increase muscle mass or volume. Training for hypertrophy involves lifting moderately heavy weights for a higher number of repetitions (usually in the range of 8-12 reps). This stimulates muscle fibers in a way that causes cellular changes leading to an increase in muscle size.
Building strength focuses on increasing the maximum amount of force a muscle or muscle group can exert. Strength training typically involves lifting heavier weights for fewer repetitions.
Building Strength vs. Size
There are countless variations of strength, but some of the best types include maximal strength, endurance strength, isometric strength, and functional strength.
Maximal strength is about the maximum force your muscles can produce in a single voluntary contraction against a heavy resistance.
Endurance strengths allows you to sustain a level of muscular activity or exert force over an extended period.
Functional strength refers to strength that is useful for real-world activities and movements as well as daily life.
Isometric strength involves developing strength in a muscle or group of muscles without changing the muscle length or moving the joint angle.
Types of Strength
