Musculoskeletal System

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Which of the following best explains why proper form and technique are essential for weightlifting? It allows the body to adapt faster to heavier weights., It prevents injury by ensuring weight is evenly distributed across muscles and joints., It makes the workout more enjoyable., It speeds up muscle recovery post-exercise., It reduces the need for progressive overload.

Back

It prevents injury by ensuring weight is evenly distributed across muscles and joints.

Front

Which type of muscle contraction generates force without any movement?

Back

Isometric

Front

Which of the following is most likely to result from lifting weights that are too heavy for your current strength level? Options: Increased muscle endurance without risk of injury., Strengthening of muscle fibers without overstress., Muscle strains or ligament sprains., Immediate muscle recovery and growth., Increased cardiovascular endurance.

Back

Muscle strains or ligament sprains.

Front

What is the function of ligaments in the body?

Back

They connect bones to other bones, stabilising joints.

Front

Which of the following is a benefit of compound exercises compared to isolation exercises? They target only a single muscle group, improving focus., They allow you to work multiple muscle groups in less time., They are safer and less challenging to perform., They require less energy and effort.

Back

They allow you to work multiple muscle groups in less time.

Front

Which of the following muscle contractions occurs when the muscle shortens to produce movement? Isokinetic, Eccentric, Isometric, Concentric, Static

Back

Concentric

Front

What type of joint allows for movement in all directions?

Back

Ball-and-socket joint

Front

What is the most common cause of tendonitis in weightlifting?

Back

Overuse and repetitive movements.

Front

Why is it essential to take breaks during a weightlifting session?

Back

To prevent lactic acid build-up and muscle fatigue.

Front

Which of the following muscles are primarily targeted by the squat exercise? Chest, shoulders, and triceps, Quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes, Biceps, triceps, and deltoids, Calves, shins, and ankles, Abdominals, obliques, and lower back

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Quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes