Deck 11: Resistance Exercise Techniques and Spotting

Question 1

Which of the following does not refer to intramuscular adaptations?

A) proper execution of exercise technique for exercises performed both at slow and explosive speeds
B) number of motor units recruited
C) speed motor units are recruited
D) interference of antagonistic motor units

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The difference in muscle strength between male and female exercisers may be tied to:

A) quality of muscle tissue
B) ability of muscle tissue to provide force
C) quantity of muscle tissue
D) quality and quantity of muscle tissue

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Symptoms of overtraining include:

A) decrease in morning heart rate
B) unintentional decrease in body weight
C) loss of strength, power, and/or muscle endurance
D) extreme muscle soreness and stiffness immediately following a training session

Answer 3

A

Question 4

All of the following exercises require one or more spotters except:

A) standing barbell press
B) dumbbell seated alternate-arm biceps curl
C) barbell back squat
D) supine triceps extension

Question 5

Spotters should be conscious of which of the following during the execution of an exercise?

A) body alignment
B) other equipment located outside the training area
C) collars secured on both sides of the barbell
D) body alignment, other equipment located outside the training area, and collars secured on both sides of the barbell

Question 6

Which is an example of a power exercise?

A) Deadlift
B) Back Squat
C) Snatch
D) Pull Up

Question 7

Exercises that require explosive power should utilize ________ spotters?

A) 0
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3

Question 8

Proper clothing and footwear in strength training is important for:

A) safety
B) etiquette
C) protection against dropped plates
D) safety, etiquette, and protection against dropped plates

Question 9

The muscle group used in the leg curl is the:

A) quadriceps
B) hamstrings
C) adductors
D) abductors

Question 10

In utilizing a hook grip over traditional grips for Olympic-style lifts, what percentage of increase can an exerciser expect in the pulling motion of these lifts?

A) 10%
B) 20%
C) 30%
D) 40%

Question 11

Which of the following exercises does not require the feet to remain in contact with the floor?

A) Back squat
B) Bench press, barbell
C) Leg extension
D) Stiff-legged deadlift

Question 12

Which is the handgrip used in performing a power clean?

A) Pronated with neutral grip
B) Pronated with hook grip
C) Pronated with closed grip
D) Pronated with hook grip and pronated with closed grip

Question 13

In performing power exercises (power clean, power snatch, power jerk), which three joints extend explosively?

A) shoulder, elbow, hip
B) wrist, shoulder, knee
C) hip, knee, ankle
D) elbow, knee, ankle

Question 14

Which of the following lower-body exercises is a single-joint exercise?

A) barbell back squat
B) leg extension
C) leg press
D) barbell lunge

Question 15

Which of the following upper body exercises requires the widest grip?

A) lat pulldown
B) bench press, barbell
C) incline press, barbell
D) low pulley row

Question 16

In performing a power snatch, a ______ handgrip position should be used.

Question 17

In performing a lat pulldown, a ________ hand width should be used.

Question 18

The primary movement in performing a leg curl is _______.

Question 19

____________ involve two or more joints that change angles during the movement of a repetition.

Question 20

____________ is defined by absolute muscle strength divided by body weight either in kilograms or pounds.

Question 21

The primary movement in performing a supine triceps extension is elbow extension.

Question 22

Hypertrophy refers to the splitting of the muscle into additional muscle fibers.

Question 23

Loss of appetite is a possible symptom of overtraining.

Question 24

In spotting dumbbell exercises, spotters should spot near the elbows at the start of the exercise.

Question 25

To place the torso in an ideal resistance-training position the chin should be slightly forward and up.

Question 26

What factors contribute to muscle hypertrophy?

Question 27

What is the handgrip and width utilized in performing a deadlift?

Question 28

How can flexibility be enhanced with resistance training?

Question 29

What are some general guidelines for preventing overtraining?

Question 30

Where does the sticking point of an exercise typically occur?