Basic Strength Exercises Quiz

Which muscle groups are involved in push ups?

• Forearms, glutes, and obliques

• Chest, shoulders, and triceps

• Quads, hamstrings, and calves

• Back, biceps, and abs

What is the proper form for doing crunches?

• Standing on one leg with arms crossed

• Lying on your back with knees bent, feet flat on the floor, and hands behind your head

• Sitting on a chair with arms extended

• Lying on your stomach with legs straight and arms by your side

What are the benefits of basic strength exercises like push ups and crunches?

• Improving muscle strength, endurance, and overall fitness

• Causing muscle weakness and fatigue

• Having no impact on overall fitness

• Increasing the risk of injury

What are some variations of push ups?

• Bicep curls, tricep dips, shoulder press

• Incline push ups, decline push ups, diamond push ups, wide grip push ups, staggered push ups

• Sit ups, squats, lunges

• Running, cycling, swimming

Which muscle group primarily benefits from doing push ups?

• Quadriceps and hamstrings

• Chest, shoulders, and triceps

• Calves and glutes

• Back and biceps

How should you breathe during crunches?

• Inhale as you lift your shoulders off the ground and exhale as you lower back down

• Exhale as you lift your shoulders off the ground and inhale as you lower back down

• Hold your breath the entire time

• Exhale as you lower back down and inhale as you lift your shoulders off the ground

What is the main purpose of the superman exercise?

• To build muscle mass in the arms and legs

• To improve flexibility in the shoulders

• To strengthen the lower back and core muscles

• To increase heart rate and improve cardiovascular health

What is the difference between traditional push ups and incline push ups?

• The difference is the position of the hands and body.

• The difference is the type of shoes worn

• The difference is the time of day they are performed

• The difference is the color of the mat used

How can you make crunches more challenging?

• Add weight

• Do them faster

• Do them with a partner

• Do them on a soft surface

What is the role of the core in performing push ups and crunches?

• Provides stability and helps maintain proper form

• Has no impact on the exercise

• Provides propulsion and increases speed

• Causes instability and leads to improper form