Safe and Effective Stretching Answers

The chest-and-arm stretch squeezes __________.A.the pectoral muscles togetherB.the biceps simultaneouslyC.all muscles in the torsoD.the shoulder blades together

Explain what is meant by balance stretching.

The FITT principle stands for __________.A.frequency, intensity, time, and typeB.fitness, intensity, toughness, and typeC.frequency, ideal, time, and toughnessD.frequency, ideal, time, and type

A full stretching session should take between __________.A.five and ten minutesB.half an hour to an hourC.one and two hoursD.ten and twenty minutes

Which of the following is a ballistic stretching exercise?A.calf stretchB.arm circlesC.yoga plowD.hurdle stretch

Explain why it is important to stretch slowly and why bouncing during stretching is very dangerous.

Explain why head circles and arm circles are considered dangerous exercises.

Why should you allow a minimum of 24 hours of rest between intense stretching activities?

The standing toe touch is most likely to result in __________.A.a shoulder injuryB.a hyperextended neckC.loose muscles in the torsoD.a hyperextended knee

Describe a potential risk of a hurdle stretch performed with the leg pointed back rather than with the leg inside.