Progression Techniques in Weight Training

If you currently rest 3 minutes between sets, how can you progress?

• Rest for 4 minutes

• Rest for 3 minutes and 30 seconds

• Rest for 2 minutes and 30 seconds

• Rest for 5 minutes

What is one way to increase the difficulty of an exercise?

• Use lighter weights

• Increase the number of reps

• Decrease the number of sets

• Increase rest time

What is one way to progress if you are lifting 100lbs for 3 sets of 8 reps?

• Do 4 sets of 8 reps

• Do 2 sets of 8 reps

• Do 3 sets of 7 reps

• Do 3 sets of 6 reps

What is the purpose of increasing the number of reps in a set?

• To reduce workout intensity

• To maintain the same level of difficulty

• To increase the difficulty of the exercise

• To decrease muscle fatigue

What is the recommended progression method for weight training according to the text?

• Increase weight by the smallest increment possible

• Increase weight by 10 pounds each time

• Decrease reps and increase sets

• Maintain the same weight and reps

What is the smallest possible increment mentioned for increasing weight?

• 5 pounds

• 10 pounds

• 2 pounds

• 8 pounds

What is the weight used in the second successful workout of Exercise XYZ?

• 55 pounds

• 60 pounds

• 50 pounds

• 65 pounds

What is the main challenge mentioned in consistently increasing weight and reps?

• Most people will not be able to do it

• It requires special equipment

• It takes too much time

• It is not effective

What should you do if you reach the prescribed set/rep goal for an exercise?

• Decrease the weight

• Stop the workout

• Increase the weight by the smallest possible increment

• Change the exercise

What is the most common method of weight training progression?

• Increasing rest time

• Increasing the weight lifted

• Decreasing the number of sets

• Reducing workout days