What is maximal strength defined as?

• The amount of weight lifted

• The amount of work done in a workout

• The max force a muscle can exert in a single voluntary contraction

• The time taken to perform a workout

Which best describes the intensity and volume in the maximal strength phase?

• High intensity & high volume

• High Intensity & low volume

• Medium intensity & high volume

• Medium intensity & low volume

What is the recommended rest interval between sets in the maximal strength phase?

• 1-2 minutes

• 2-3 minutes

• 3-4 minutes

• 4-5 minutes

What is an isometric contraction?

• Muscle lengthens as it contracts.

• Muscle shortens as it contracts.

• Muscle contraction where the muscle stays the same length.

• The contraction force exceeds the load.

Which of the following is an example of an isometric contraction?

• Pushing the bar during bench press

• Lowering the bar during bench press

• Split Lunge Holds / Planks

• Running at a steady pace

What is an eccentric contraction?

• The load exceeds the contraction causing the muscle to lengthen as it contracts.

• Muscle shortens as it contracts.

• Muscle contraction where the muscle stays the same length.

• The contraction force exceeds the load.

Which of the following is an example of an eccentric contraction?

• Split Lunge Holds / Planks

• Pushing the bar during bench press

• Lowering the bar during bench press

• Holding a static arm curl

What is a concentric contraction?

• The load exceeds the contraction.

• The muscle lengthens as it contracts.

• Muscle contraction where the muscle stays the same length.

• The contraction force exceeds the load.