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Strength Training 101

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The purpose of a spotter while lifting is

a)

to watch your partner lift.

b)

to follow the weighted bar just in case your partner can't complete the lift.

c)

to encourage your partner

d)

all of the above

2.

Stretching while moving is an example of _______________ stretching and is part of our warm up.

a)

static

b)

dynamic

c)

ballistic

d)

dance

3.

Which of the following is NOT a safety rule

a)

Always lift with a partner

b)

Perform all exercises through the whole range of motion

c)

Keep a record of improvements and goals so you know what you should be lifting each session.

d)

Don't cheat, use only the muscles you are trying to improve.

e)

Leave the plates on the bars for the next lifter.

4.

Which of these lifts would improve your upper body strength? Check all that apply

a)

Bench press

b)

Biceps curls

c)

Triceps extensions

d)

Squats

5.

Which of these lifts/exercises would improve your core strength? Check all that apply

a)

Curl ups

b)

Flutter kicks

c)

Planks

d)

Shoulder extensions

6.

Which of these lifts/exercises can help improve your lower body strength? check all that apply

a)

Bench press

b)

Dumbbell Dead lift

c)

Step lunges

d)

Kettle bell swings

e)

Biceps curls

7.

The purpose of recording your daily workout is to show _________________

a)

Specificity

b)

Overload

c)

Progression

d)

Max out

8.

A single lift is called a ___________________________, a group of these together are called __________________

a)

Repetition, sets

b)

Set, repetitions

c)

Max out, lifts

d)

lifts, max outs

9.

You should ALWAYS wash your hands after lifting.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

This fitness principal is a form of strength training in which you move quickly from one exercise to a separate exercise without taking a break for rest in between the two exercises.

a)

Hurry up

b)

No rest

c)

Superset

d)

Burn out

11.

This type of strength training that involves a series of high intensity workouts interspersed with rest or relief periods.

a)

All out

b)

Interval

c)

Go then stop

d)

On then off

12.

The ability to bench press 1 time at a high weight is an example of:

a)

Muscular Endurance

b)

Muscular Strength

c)

Aerobic Fitness

d)

Flexibility

13.

The ability for a muscle to work against a resistance for an extended period of time is

a)

Muscular strength

b)

Flexibility

c)

Cardiovascular endurance

d)

Muscular endurance

14.

Explosive/elastic strength is very important for the following athletes:

a)

100m sprinter

b)

Marathon runner

c)

High jumper

d)

Rugby player

15.

An individual who is training for maximum strength using weight training should use the following guidelines...

a)

10+ reps, 50-70% of 1RM, W:R = 1:2, sets: 3-5

b)

1-5 reps, 80-95% of 1RM, W:R = 1:3, sets: 3-6

c)

6-10 reps, 70-85% RM, W:R = 1:2/3, sets: 4-6

16.

What does EMOM stand for?

4 lines
17.

What does AMRAP stand for?

4 lines
18.

What does HIIT stand for?

4 lines
19.

Draw someone doing a PUSH UP with proper form

20.

So far, my favorite part of Physical Pursuits has been . . .

a)

Playing Badminton

b)

Doing Workouts in the Basement

c)

Learning more about Fitness

d)

Fitness Testing

21.

Stretching while staying in one position is called...

a)

dynamic

b)

dance

c)

static

d)

lame

22.

If you want to bulk up, the amount of reps you're aiming for is . . .

a)

Between 12-15

b)

Between 8-10

c)

Between 5-7

d)

Lower than 5

23.

If you want to tone, your reps should be between . . .

a)

12-15

b)

10-12

c)

8-10

d)

Lower than 8