Question

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question 2 (5 points)
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which of the following is a way to measure your muscular strength?
a) measuring the size of your muscle
b) using special technology to weigh your muscles
c) determining how long you can run
d) determining how much weight you can lift

Explanation:

Muscular strength is defined as the maximum amount of force a muscle can exert in a single effort. Measuring how much weight one can lift directly assesses this force - exerting capacity. Measuring muscle size (Option A) does not equate to strength as muscle composition (e.g., proportion of fast - twitch vs slow - twitch fibers) also affects strength. Using special technology to weigh muscles (Option B) is not a standard measure of strength. Determining how long one can run (Option C) measures muscular endurance, not strength.

Answer:

D. Determining how much weight you can lift