Push Up Quiz

Which muscles are primarily worked during push ups?

• Quadriceps, and calf muscles

• Calf muscles, hamstrings, and gluteal muscles

• Oblique muscles, and hip flexor muscles

• Pectoral Chest muscles, triceps, and deltoids muscles

Which muscles are NOT worked during push ups?

• Hamstring muscles

• Gluteal muscles

• Abdominal

• Triceps and Biceps

What is muscular endurance?

• The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to withstand pain or discomfort during exercise.

• The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to stretch.

• The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to repeatedly exert force against resistance over an extended period of time. For example, to do many reps over time.

• The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to exert maximum force for a short period of time. For example, doing one rep.

Name one exercise is NOT an example of muscular endurance.

• Sit-Ups

• Strength Training

• Push-ups

• Plank

True or False: Push ups only work the upper body muscles.

• True

• Only the arms are worked

• Push ups work the entire body

• False

True or False: Push ups only work the lower body muscles.

• True

• Only the arms are worked

• Push ups work the entire body

• False

How can you progress in push ups to improve muscular endurance?

• Increase repetitions

• Decrease repetitions

Name one exercise that targets the leg muscles and helps improve muscular endurance.

• Push-Ups

• Bicep curls

• Squats

• Sit-ups

True or False: Muscular endurance is important for athletes in sports

• True

• Muscular endurance is only important for short-distance running

• Muscular endurance is only important for weightlifting

• False

What are some common mistakes to avoid while performing push ups for muscular endurance?

• Using momentum to complete the movement

• Lowering the body all the way down

• Holding the breath during the exercise

• Improper form, not engaging core muscles, not maintaining a straight line, not fully extending arms, not breathing properly