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Explosive strength

GCSE Physical Education · key term

Explosive strength

Definition

The ability to exert strength at speed; another name for power.

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AQA GCSE Physical Education · 8582

Paper 1

Explosive strength is strength exerted at speed. It is also called power.
Revise: Components of fitness

AQA Physical Education past papers

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