Weight Room Safety and Knowledge Quiz

Which one of these exercises is NOT a form of strength training?

• Free weights

• Weight Machines

• PACER Test

• Rubber resistance bands

• Push Ups

Why is weight lifting, bodybuilding, and power lifting NOT recommended for kids and teens?

• They cannot reach the handles of most equipment

• They need parent permission letters

• The weights are too light to make a difference

• They can risk injuring their growing bodies, muscles, and joints

Injuries that happen while strength training are usually caused by which common mistakes:

• Incorrect lifting technique

• Too much weight

• Lifters were unsupervised while lifting and/or lifting alone

• Incorrect body position

• Lack of concentration on the muscle being used

In order to know what the proper weight is to start lifting, kids should be able to lift the weight ______ to 15 times.

6. If they can’t lift the weight as described in #5 above, the weight is likely too H________________

• Heavy

• High

• Hot

• Handly

Stretching the muscles before, during and after strength training is important because...

• Stretching raises heart rate

• You can add more weight if you stretch

• Stretching prevents injury

• Stretching prevents soreness

It is recommended that kids begin strength training with little to no weight until the technique is mastered.

• True

• False

It is recommended that kids use light weights with high repetitions when strength training.

• True

• False

One lift of the weight or exercise is called a R_______________________.

• Ring

• Rep/Repetition

• Right way

• Ringleader

A certain number of repetitions for each exercise is called a S____________.

• Sec/Section

• Sit Up

• Set

• Stretch