Muscular Strength

Muscular strength

Muscular strength is the maximum amount of force that a muscle can exert against some form of resistance in a single effort. I.e how much weight could someone possibly lift in a single repetion of that weight.

Circuit Training

Circuit  training is training by using multipul stations that have a different exercise at each station. Each station is used for the same amount of time and there's a small rest period in-between the various stations. They can be used to train practically every type of fitness and can be directed towards one type of training depending on what the individual is attempting to improve. 

To specifically improve muscular strength, a heavy weight should be used with low repetitions. So for the exercises below the individual will only be doing a low number of reps but at a high weight. This can be made easier by having less time on each station, longer rest time and less stations. This can be made harder by more stations, less rest time and having longer on each station.

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Example

An example of when having muscular strength in sport the would be beneficial could be when a rugby player makes a tackle on another player. The tackling player needed enough muscle in his arms, legs and chest to bring down the oppositions player. It can also be used to target the whole body for a cardiovascular exercise which will be the best way to burn fat is someone wishes to lose weight. 

Pros and cons

The benefits of this training are it can be structured to the needs of any athlete, it has a variety of stations so individual won't become bored, it also works the bodies cardiovascular fitness ,helps tone and define the body, don't need to be in a gym and it's easy to construct. It's more accessible and cheap. 

However the downside is that with bad form injuries can still happen.


This type of training an be made harder or easier by increasing or decreasing the time spent on each station respectively  It can also be made harder or easier by adding or subtracting the number of station used in the circuit. Sports specific equipment may have to be brought. 


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