These are closely linked, but all a bit different.
There are 3 types of strength:
Static
When you exert a force against an immovable object, muscles stay the same length
Useful in activities such as arm wrestling and rugby scrums
Explosive
When you exert a force in short, fast movement
Useful in the javelin and high jump
Dynamic
When you apply a force repeatedly over a long period of time
Useful for press-ups and cycling
For speed, you need fast reaction times-the time it takes you to respond to something (a starter’s gun, or a pass in football), and fast movement times-the time it takes you to carry out a movement (a shot on goal, or 100m sprint)
Power is strength and speed combined.
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