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WorksheetsWeight Training
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 14mins
What lift is best for improving strength/muscular endurance in the quadriceps?
Benchpress
Bicep Curl
Squat
Triceps Extension
What lift is best for improving strength/muscular endurance in the pectoral muscles?
Benchpress
Bicep Curl
Squat
Triceps Extension
Lifting a lot of weight is more important than using correct form.
True
False
To improve strength you need to do three sets of 4-8 repetitions with a weight.which is _________ or above your one rep max.
50%
70%
80%
60%
Performing the heel raise will strengthen the __________.
Forty-Eight
Twelve to Twenty
Gastrocnemius
Heavier
To improve muscular endurance a performer would normally complete 3 sets of
4-8 reps
6-10 reps
12-15
20-25 reps
What test would you use for each exercise to help calculate the correct intensity for training?
Hand grip dynamometer test
One rep max test
Sit up bleep test
Vertical jump test
A marathon runner is likely to use weight training to improve
Muscular endurance in their legs
Strength in their arms
Strength in their legs
Muscular endurance in their shoulders
A Football player is likely to use weight training to improve ..... (2 correct answers)
Strength in their legs
Muscular endurance in their legs
Muscular endurance in their arms
Strength in their chest
If a performers one rep max for the squat was 100kg. What would be the lowest starting weight they could choose to lift if they were looking to improve the strength in their quadriceps.
70kg
90kg
50kg
80kg
Select two correct advantages of weight training
It is relevant to all sports.
It helps improve your flexibility.
You can do it safely on your own.
It can easily be adapted for different fitness aims e.g. Muscular strength or Muscular endurance.
Select two correct disadvantages of weight training.
It can become repetitive and boring.
Heavy weights can increase blood pressure.
It can only be used by elite performers.
Injury can occur if weights are too heavy or incorrect technique is used.
