Muscular strength is _____.

A. the ability of muscles to generate maximal force as quickly as possible
B. the ability of a muscle to exert maximum force against resistance
C. the ability of a muscle to exert submaximal force repeatedly over time
D. the gradual increase of resistance used during strength training over a period of time
E. the maximum amount of resistance an individual is able to lift in a single effort


Answer: B

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