Sentence examples for maximal strength capacity from inspiring English sources

It should be noted that substantial disuse atrophy of the muscles occurs after stroke (Hachisuka et al. 1997; Slager et al. 1985) which would negatively affect explosive- and maximal strength capacity, particularly in the paretic limb (Gracies 2005).

Another study [120] used 80, 90, and 95% of maximal volitional strength capacity (MVSC), with low training volume as the criterion.

Enhancing and/or preserving maximal voluntary strength capacity of the knee extensors through resistance training may offer an advantage in generating explosive strength by improving fatigue resistance during play.

This impairment reduces quality of life (QoL) and increases the prevalence of morbidities, with a subsequent decrease in maximal aerobic capacity and reduced maximal strength 15.

Reliability of maximal strength testing in older adults.

Grip strength of the injured side was measured and reported as a percentage of maximal strength of the contralateral side.

The minimal strength Fmin⁡ corresponded to the 10% of the maximal strength Fmax⁡ (R = 0,1).

Maximal strength was assessed by 1 repetition maximum (1RM) tests and a maximal isometric voluntary contraction (MVC).

Interestingly, the same authors [ 15, 16] speculated that the reduced functional capacity of obese adolescents during motor tasks involving squatting and kneeling could be secondary to the obese producing their maximal strength at shorter muscle length (40° knee flexion) rather than at 80° knee flexion, where their lean counterparts obtained the peak values [ 16].

Another explanation may lie with the dependence on maximal strength as a good determinant of explosive strength.

Our data showed that men gradually gained maximal strength in the fifth decade, and showed decreased strength in the sixth.