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starting strength

[/ˈstɑːrtɪŋ ˈstreŋθ/]
noun
força inicial
1. The maximum force or power that can be generated at the beginning of a movement or exercise, before acceleration occurs
Starting strength is crucial for weightlifters who need to move heavy loads from a dead stop.
A força inicial é crucial para levantadores de peso que precisam mover cargas pesadas de uma posição parada.
2. In strength training, the ability to generate force from rest without momentum
Improving your starting strength will help you lift heavier weights in compound movements.
Melhorar sua força inicial ajudará você a levantar pesos mais pesados em movimentos compostos.
Synonyms
initial forcestatic strengthforce generationpeak force
Antonyms
momentum-based movementdynamic strength

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
força inicial
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese fitness contexts
São Paulo
força de saída
Alternative technical term used in some gyms
Portugal
força de arranque
Preferred term in European Portuguese, especially in sports science

Related Idioms & Phrases

burst of strength
raw power from zero
breaking inertia
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