BTEC Sport Muscular Strength

What are some muscular strength training methods?

• Pilates and barre workouts

• Weightlifting, resistance machines, free weights, bodyweight exercises.

• Cardio exercises

• Yoga and stretching

What are the principles to consider when training for strength?

• 50% + 1RM

• High Weight

• Low reps

• High Set count

What are the rest periods between sets when training for strength?

• 2-4 minutes

• 1-2 minutes

• 30 seconds

• 10-15 minutes

What is the significance of low repetitions and high loads in strength training?

• To improve flexibility and endurance

• To reduce muscle strength and size

• To target the slow-twitch muscle fibers

• To increase muscle strength and size by targeting the fast-twitch muscle fibers.

How can the order of exercises prevent or maximise muscle fatigue?

• By increasing the weight for each set

• By not taking any breaks between sets

• By doing all exercises for the same muscle group in a row

• By strategically alternating between muscle groups and allowing for adequate rest between sets

What is the pyramid-sets method in strength training?

• Lifting the same weight for each set

• Using different exercises for each set

• Gradually increasing the weight lifted while decreasing the number of repetitions in each set

• Increasing the number of repetitions in each set

What are some equipment used for muscular strength training?

• Yoga mats, jump ropes, hula hoops

• Cooking utensils, gardening tools, musical instruments

• Free weights, resistance bands, weight machines, body weight exercises

• Swimming goggles, tennis rackets, soccer balls

How does muscular strength relate to muscle fibers?

• Muscular strength is directly related to the size and number of muscle fibers.

• Muscular strength is unrelated to the size and number of muscle fibers.

• Muscular strength is only related to the flexibility of muscle fibers.

• Muscular strength is determined by the color of muscle fibers.

What is Muscular Hypertrophy?

• Increase in size of muscle tissue

• Slow-twitch (Type I) and fast-twitch (Type II) fibers

• Over active muscles

• Long-twitch and short-twitch fibers