Strength Endurance

What is Strength Endurance?

Strength endurance refers to the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to repeatedly exert force against resistance over an extended period of time. It involves the ability to maintain a steady level of output or contractile force, even when the muscle is fatigued.

Examples of Strength Endurance

A good example of strength endurance would be performing multiple sets of push-ups or squats without resting. Another example is running a long distance such as a marathon, which requires endurance from the leg muscles.

Synonyms and Antonyms of Strength Endurance

Synonyms of strength endurance include muscular endurance and stamina. Antonyms would be muscular weakness or poor stamina.

Related Terms

• Strength training: refers to exercises that increase muscular strength and mass through resistance training.
• Endurance training: refers to activities that increase aerobic capacity and involve sustained physical activity for an extended period.
• Cardiovascular endurance: refers to the ability of the heart, lungs and blood vessels to deliver oxygen to the working muscles and remove waste products over an extended period of time.

Confused Terms

Strength endurance is often confused with muscular strength, which is the ability to exert force against resistance for a short period of time.