Muscle Fitness Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a major muscle group?

• Pectorals

• Quadriceps

• Deltoids

• Phalanges

What type of muscle cell is found in the heart?

• Smooth muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Skeletal muscle

• Epithelial cells

Which type of exercise involves muscle contraction without changing the length of the muscle?

• Isotonic

• Isometric

• Aerobic

• Anaerobic

During a bicep curl, the lifting phase (curling up) is an example of which type of muscle contraction?

• Eccentric

• Concentric

• Isometric

• Isotonic

What is the term for the straightening movement that increases the angle between body parts?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Abduction

• Adduction

In a leg extension exercise, the quadriceps are the agonist and the hamstrings are the antagonist. What does the term "agonist" refer to?

• The muscle that is being stretched

• The muscle that is relaxed

• The muscle that is contracting to initiate the movement

• The muscle that assists the primary mover

Why is proper technique important in weight training?

• To increase the difficulty of the exercise

• To target the muscles more effectively

• To prevent injuries

• To use more weight

Which of the following is a safety tip for weight training?

• Hold your breath during the hardest part of the exercise

• Use momentum to lift heavier weights

• Always have a spotter when attempting maximal lifts

• Increase the weight by 10% each session

How can muscular strength be assessed?

• By measuring the maximum amount of oxygen consumed during exercise

• By the number of repetitions performed at a certain percentage of one-rep max

• By the maximum weight a person can lift in one repetition

• By the distance one can run without stopping

What does the "F" in the FITT principle stand for?

• Flexibility

• Frequency

• Function

• Form