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Weight Training

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The rest time between exercises is called?
a)
rep
b)
spotter
c)
recovery
d)
set
2.
A single lift of the weights is....
a)
rep
b)
set
c)
spotter
3.
It is this person's responsibility to ensure the person lifting is safe and balanced
a)
friend
b)
spotter
c)
rep
4.
While in the weight room, all people should wear ______   ______  shoes. 
a)
Open toe
b)
sandals
c)
closed toe
5.
Working the body harder than it is normally worked by adding resistance so the body doesn't plateau.
a)
progression
b)
overload
c)
warm up
d)
workout
6.

What lift is best for improving strength/muscular endurance in the quadriceps?

a)

Benchpress

b)

Bicep Curl

c)

Squat

d)

Triceps Extension

7.

What lift is best for improving strength/muscular endurance in the pectoral muscles?

a)

Benchpress

b)

Bicep Curl

c)

Squat

d)

Triceps Extension

8.

Lifting a lot of weight is more important than using correct form.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

To improve muscular endurance a performer would normally complete 3 sets of

a)

4-8 reps

b)

6-10 reps

c)

12-15

d)

20-25 reps

10.

What test would you use for each exercise to help calculate the correct intensity for training?

a)

Hand grip dynamometer test

b)

One rep max test

c)

Sit up bleep test

d)

Vertical jump test

11.

A marathon runner is likely to use weight training to improve

a)

Muscular endurance in their legs

b)

Strength in their arms

c)

Strength in their legs

d)

Muscular endurance in their shoulders

12.
It is ok to train the same body parts each day since it will make you stronger.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
What two muscles are primarily used in the bench press?
a)
Chest and biceps
b)
Chest and triceps
c)
Chest and lattisimus dorsi
d)
Shoulders and triceps
14.

A lifter needs to put on 145 lbs for a set of 5 reps. What all does he need to put on each side of the barbell?

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
15.

What component of fitness does plyometrics improve?

a)

Power

b)

Speed

c)

Muscular endurance

d)

Flexibility