Weight Training Unit Test

Front

What lift is best for improving strength in the quadriceps?

Back

Squat

Front

What lift is best for improving strength in the pectoralis major?

Back

Benchpress

Front

Which of the following is NOT a rule when lifting weights? Lift as quickly as possible, Use a spotter when necessary, Respect the equipment, Absolutely no horseplay

Back

Lift as quickly as possible

Front

Lifting a lot of weight is more important than using correct form.

Back

False

Front

If you perform a lift for one muscle, you should also perform a lift for the opposing muscle.

Back

True

Front

Knees should always be slightly bent while lifting weights.

Back

True

Front

To improve strength you need to do few repetitions with a ________ weight.

Back

Heavier

Front

Performing the heel raise will strengthen the __________.

Back

Gastrocnemius

Front

To improve muscular endurance a person would need to do three sets and ___________ repetitions with a light weight.

Back

Twelve to Twenty

Front

In between weight lifting sessions for the same muscle group, a person should rest ________ hours.

Back

Forty-Eight