Hypertrophy & Acute Variables Quiz

What is the primary goal of implementing a hypertrophy phase in a training program?

• Increase power

• Build muscle and decrease body fat percentage

• Increase strength

• Increase rest intervals

What are acute variables in a training program?

• The amount of workload that is done within a workout

• Fixed workout routines

• Things we can change such as exercise selection, intensity, reps, tempo, rest interval, sets, frequency

• The type of exercises performed

What does volume mean in a strength training program?

• Amount of repetitions performed

• The amount of weight lifted

• The amount of rest between sets

• The amount of work done in a workout (sets x reps)

What does added intensity refer to in the context of Phase 2 Training Variables?

• The amount of rest between exercises

• The amount of weight lifted (difficulty)

• The number of sets completed

• The duration of the workout

Which of the following is an example of sets, reps, and intensity of an exercise performed during the hypertrophy phase?

• 3-4 sets of 6-10 reps at 65-80% of 1RM

• 4 sets of 4 reps at 70% of 1RM

• 3 sets of 15 reps at 50% of 1RM

• 4-5 sets of 5 reps at 85% of 1RM