UNIT 1 PRE-TEST: WEIGHT ROOM SAFETY

The number one priority in the weight room is always ____________________.

• putting as much weight on the bar so you can lift as much as you can.

• using the weightlifting class as an opportunity to socialize.

• bulking up so you can get that "buff" look.

• safety

Examples of safe weight training practices should include which of the following?

• Perform exercises in a controlled manner as you go through the full range of motion.

• Try to lift as much weight as you can if you are alone.

• Use the weight room as an opportunity to socialize.

• Both A and B

The weight room is the perfect place to horseplay because it is a P.E. class after all.

• True

• False

It really does not matter where you rack the weights as long as the weight plates are on a weight tree.

• True

• False

If you place weight plates on the the barbell, you must use ________________________ to hold them in place , otherwise they will fall off of the ends once you've started lifting.

• additional weights

• dumb bells

• barbell collar clips

• your spotter

When placing your hands on the bar to start lifting, you must always make sure___________________________________.

• Your hands are touching while you are lifting.

• Your hands are as far apart as possible.

• Your hands are positioned on the bar so that the weight is evenly distributed.

• You try and perform the lift with one hand to build one side of the body at a time.

_____________________ can be used to keep from developing calluses on your hands when lifting.

• Weight training belts

• Kettle bells

• E Z bars

• Weightlifting gloves

Stretching and warming up is optional before you begin a weight training workout.

• True

• False

It is probably a good idea to wash your hands when you leave the weight room.

• True

• False

When lifting free weights, you should ask your spotter not to assist you if you think you can perform an entire set by yourself.

• True

• False