Font size
WorksheetsStrength Training Fall Midterm Practice
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
A single lift is called a ___________________________, a group of these together are called __________________
Repetition, sets
Set, repetitions
Max out, lifts
lifts, max outs
Gluteus Maximus
Hamstring
Quadricep
External Oblique
Why is it important to do dynamic stretching before physical activity?
To cool down your body
To get stronger and look better
To prevent injury and get your body ready for exercise
To take up time
Which of these lifts would improve your upper body strength? Check all that apply
Bench Press
Squats
Triceps Extensions
Biceps Curls
Hamstring Curls
One group of several repetitions is called a
Set
Glycogen
Aerobic
Overtraining
When a muscle lengthens or becomes longer is
Eccentric contraction
Glycogen
Aerobic
Overtraining
What is an isolation exercise?
A movement where only one joint is used. For example, a bicep curl is an isolation movement, as the elbow is the only joint involved.
A movement where only one weight is used. For example, a squat because you are using one barbell.
When you work out alone. For example, during social distancing you need to isolate to workout.
When you use one specific machine or complete one specific movement through an entire workout.
What does the term "Rest" mean in the following sentence. You will complete 3 sets of 10 squats with a 10 second rest between each set.
When you lay down after each set of squats
The time taken to recover between each set.
When you reach the point of failure, pick up lighter weights and continue the set until you reach failure again.
When you perform 5 vertical jumps after each set of squats.
What does the term compound movement mean?
When you have weights on either side of the barbell combining to weigh more than a pound
When you use your legs and arms in a movement
A movement where more than one joint is used. For example, a squat is a compound movement, as the hips, knees and ankles are all involved.
When you stretch with 3 or more movements
Choose the description that best fits the term "Supinated Grip"
When you are gripping a bowl of soup very firmly
A grip position where your arm is rotated so that the palm is facing down.
When you are gripping the barbell in an unsafe manner prior to lifting it
A grip position where the lower arm is rotated so that the palm is facing upwards.
What does the term "Pronated Grip" mean?
When you pronounce the name of the exercise as you are gripping the weight
A grip position where your arm is rotated so the palms will be facing down.
When you are gripping the barbell with a friend and you use their Proper name to address them
A grip position where the lower arm is rotated so that the palm is facing upwards.
What does the term "Superset" Mean?
Performing two, or more, different exercises in each set with no rest in between.
When you work super hard during each set
Performing 1 set of work with an extended rest before the next set
Creating a workout that has different amounts of sets per exercise.
What does the term "Drop Set" Mean?
When you drop a set each time you add weight.
When you drop the amounts of reps in a set.
When you drop the weights if it is difficult
When you reach the point of failure, pick up lighter weights and continue the set until you reach failure again.
What is a Concentric Contraction
Lengthening of the muscle. For example, the controlled downward movement in a bicep curl.
When you have less flare in your movements
Shortening of the muscle. For example, the upward movement in a bicep curl.
Choose the description that best describes "Progression" in regards to choosing weight for an exercise.
When you make progress and use new equipment.
You progress towards a new movement
To keep seeing results, you will need to continue overloading your muscles with more stimulus/weight over time.
Choose the description that best describes "Rest and Recovery"
When you use lighter weights after failure during a set.
Your time to get water between sets.
As you sleep, eat well and rest, your body gets to work repairing and reinforcing the little tears in your muscles fibres.
The proper technique for the deadlift includes which of the following? Choose all that apply:
Set up with shoelaces under the bar
Hinge hips back while keeping spine straight
Knees, hips, and shoulders should all rise at the same rate
Lift the weight with a rounded back in a jerky and twisting motion.
True or False: A strong core is important because it helps us maintain body posture, secure our torso, and helps prevent injuries.
True
False
The core is made up of three major muscle groups. Which three are correct?
Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Femur
Biceps, Triceps, Deltoids
Latissimus Dorsi, Scapula, Deltoids
Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis, Obliques
When squatting, we should initiate the movement with what body part?
Hips
Toes
Knees
Shoulders
Which of the following muscles does the Front Raise and Lateral Raise work?
Quadricep
Hamstring
Deltoid
The bench press, floor press, and push-ups are all exercises that work which muscle group?
Pectorals
Gluteus Maximus
Hamstrings
The squat and split squat work which of the following muscles?
Quadriceps
Hamstrings
Gluteus Maximus
