Strengthonly
Strengthonly is a term used in fitness discourse to describe training programs that prioritize maximal strength development with minimal emphasis on other physical qualities such as hypertrophy, muscular endurance, or cardiovascular conditioning. In practice, strengthonly approaches focus on neuromuscular adaptations that increase the amount of force a person can generate, rather than the size of the muscles themselves.
Typical methods emphasize heavy, multi-joint lifts performed in low rep ranges. Common exercises include the squat,
Strengthonly programs are frequently used in powerlifting, strongman training, or athletic development contexts where maximal force
See also: strength training, periodization, hypertrophy, powerlifting, resistance training.