Resistance Machine Exercises

What is the agonist/prime mover for the assisted pull up?

• Triceps

• Latissimus dorsi

• Trapezuis

• Pectoralis major

Which two are teaching points for the assisted pull up?

• begin with straight arms

• pull the body up until chin is just above the bar

• have one knee on the pad

• pull body up until shoulders are above the bar

Which two are teaching points for the standing biceps curl?

• curl the bar towards the chest

• keep the elbow in a fixed position

• curl the bar towards the head

• use lower body to assist

Which three are teaching points for the lateral pulldown?

• use an overhand grip

• pull the bar down behind the head

• maintain a neutral back throughout

• pull the bar down in front of the head

Which muscle is the agonist for the leg extension?

Which of these is a teaching point for leg extension?

• place feet on top of the foot pads

• extend the legs until they are fully straightened

• bring weight down quickly so it touches the stack

• place hands on your hips

Which three are teaching points for the seated chess press?

• position hand grips in line with chest

• use a pronated grip

• extend arms until they are straight

• move back off the seat as you push forwards and extend

What is the prime mover for the seated leg curl?

Which two are teaching points for the seated leg curl?

• place feet on top of the foot pad

• place feet under the foot pad

• back should come off the seat when contracting

• hand position on the handles to the side

Which two are agonists for the seated leg press?

• quadriceps

• gluteus maximus

• hamstrings

• gastrocnemius