Targeted vs Activated Muscles

What is the primary purpose of understanding targeted and activated muscles in weightlifting?

• To compete in weightlifting competitions

• To shorten the workout duration

• To increase the weight one can lift

• To maximize the effectiveness of exercises and prevent injuries

What are targeted muscles?

• Muscles that are indirectly involved in an exercise

• Muscles that are relaxed during an exercise

• Muscles directly involved in performing a specific exercise

• Muscles that only gain mass, not strength

What role do activated muscles play in weightlifting?

• They decrease the effectiveness of the exercise

• They stabilize and support the movement

• They are the primary muscles targeted by the exercise

• They are not engaged during weightlifting

Which muscle group is primarily targeted during squats?

• Chest muscles

• Biceps

• Forearms

• Quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes

During a bench press, which muscles are mainly targeted?

• Chest, shoulders, and triceps

• Core muscles

• Leg muscles

• Back muscles

What is the main muscle group targeted by bicep curls?

• Triceps

• Biceps

• Hamstrings

• Glutes

What is emphasized as a key point in the conclusion of the lesson?

• Memorizing all muscle groups in one session

• The importance of lifting the heaviest weights possible

• Understanding targeted and activated muscles in weightlifting

• Avoiding weightlifting to prevent injuries

Why is it important to balance theory and practical application in the lesson?

• To allow students to actively engage with the material

• To make the lesson more challenging

• To focus solely on practical exercises

• To ensure students only learn the theory

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

NGSS.HS-PS3-3

What is the importance of proper form and technique in all exercises?

• To look professional in the gym

• To complete the workout faster

• To minimize the risk of injury and improve exercise performance

• To lift heavier weights than others

How should students apply the knowledge from the lesson to their weightlifting routines?

• By avoiding weightlifting exercises

• By only working out the major muscle groups

• By focusing on proper muscle engagement

• By ignoring it