Maximal Strength & Tri-Phasic Training Flashcard Quiz

Front

What is maximal strength defined as? Options: The amount of weight lifted, The amount of work done in a workout, The max force a muscle can exert in a single voluntary contraction, The time taken to perform a workout

Back

The max force a muscle can exert in a single voluntary contraction

Front

Which best describes the intensity and volume in the maximal strength phase? Options: High intensity & high volume, High Intensity & low volume, Medium intensity & high volume, Medium intensity & low volume

Back

High Intensity & low volume

Front

What is the recommended rest interval between sets in the maximal strength phase? Options: 1-2 minutes, 2-3 minutes, 3-4 minutes, 4-5 minutes

Back

2-3 minutes

Front

What is an isometric contraction?

Back

Muscle contraction where the muscle stays the same length.

Front

Which of the following is an example of an isometric contraction? Pushing the bar during bench press, Lowering the bar during bench press, Split Lunge Holds / Planks, Running at a steady pace

Back

Split Lunge Holds / Planks

Front

What is an eccentric contraction?

Back

The load exceeds the contraction causing the muscle to lengthen as it contracts.

Front

Which of the following is an example of an eccentric contraction? Options: Split Lunge Holds / Planks, Pushing the bar during bench press, Lowering the bar during bench press, Holding a static arm curl

Back

Lowering the bar during bench press

Front

What is a concentric contraction?

Back

The contraction force exceeds the load.