strength testing
Measuring physical limits
Strength testing is the process of measuring how much force, stress, or load a material, structure, or component can withstand before failing or deforming.
Engineers conduct strength testing on building materials, bridges, and aircraft parts.
In fitness contexts, strength testing assesses a person's physical capacity: The trainer started with strength testing to establish baseline measurements.
- muscular enduranceSustained contraction capability
- bench pressSupine barbell lift
- pull-up barOverhead grip for exercises
- structural integrityWholeness under load
- impact resistanceCapacity to withstand collision
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