Muscular endurance is commonly measured by assessing the number of repetitions that can be performed with a given weight or the length of time that a force can be sustained against a given load.Common tests of muscular endurance include how many repetitions a person could do of a squat or bench press at 50% of their one-repetition maximum weight, or how long a person could hold a plank or wall sit.[1][2]
How is muscular endurance measured?
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Muscular endurance is measured by the number of repetitions performed with a specific weight or the duration that a force can be maintained against a load. Common tests include repetitions of squats or bench presses at 50% of 1-repetition maximum and holding positions like planks or wall sits.