Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

Exercise 7

List the general principles of strength development.

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Muscles improve strength when they are subject to forced contraction at relatively high tensions. If muscles are not overloaded, they do not show any improvement in strength. Since each individual differs in his/her response to an exercise regimen, the training programs should be tailor-made depending on the response of an individual to an exercise program.