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Why is the standing quadriceps stretch a better stretching exercise than the sitting quadriceps stretch?

A
It stretches the quadriceps muscle further.
B
It can also be performed while lying down.
C
It exerts less force on the knees.
D
It causes sideways torque on the knees.
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There aren't health risks with any yoga positions or forms.

A
T
B
F
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Ballistic stretching is BEST performed __________.

A
before intense workouts
B
after a thorough warm-up
C
weekly
D
never
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Which of the following is NOT a good exercise for the lower body?

A
hip flexor
B
spine stretch
C
calf stretch
D
hamstring stretch
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If sufficient rest is taken between workout activities targeting specific muscle groups, how many sessions of the same activity can safely be performed in a one-week period at the MOST?

A
two
B
three
C
four
D
five
27

Stretching should be accompanied by slow, deep breaths.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is NOT a good exercise for the lower body?

A
hip flexor
B
spine stretch
C
calf stretch
D
hamstring stretch
30

What would be a particularly good stretching exercise to do before going on a run?

A
the calf stretch
B
shoulder bends
C
the torso stretch
D
the chest-and-arm stretch
31

Which of the following is NOT a dangerous stretch?

A
arm circles
B
yoga plow
C
hurdle stretch
D
hip flexor
32

The ballistic method of developing flexibility is the safest form of stretching.

A
T
B
F
33

Stretching before and after a workout allows for __________.

A
minimal soreness
B
maintained flexibility
C
notation of increased flexibility
D
all of the above
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The hip flexor is predominantly a calf stretching exercise.

A
T
B
F

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