Question

What is the difference between absolute strength and relative strength?

Answer 1

Absolute strength refers to the maximum force exerted by a body irrespective of body size. Relative strength on the other hand is the force exerted by a body in relation to muscle size or body weight.

So the answer is: Absolute strength measures strength regardless of your body size, while relative strength measures strength adjusted for your weight.

Answer 2

Strength is defined as “the ability to exert a force against a resistance”. It comes into two types: absolute strength and relative strength. Absolute strength refers to the maximum force exerted by a body irrespective of body size. Relative strength on the other hand is the force exerted by a body in relation to muscle size or body weight. Strength is also classified into three. These are the maximum strength, elastic strength and strength endurance.