Safe Weight Training Answers

If Cindy wanted to increase her endurance by taking supplements or drugs, she would be attempting to increase the __________. A. uptake of oxygen by red blood cells B. release of sugars in the blood stream C. uptake of carbohydrates by the body D. release of insulin in the body Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

When doing curls, John is careful to extend through the full range of motion and quickly lock his elbows to make sure that he does not drop the weight. This is an example of __________. A. a good technique because he moves quickly B. a bad technique because he moves through the range of motion C. a good technique because he is paying attention to form D. a bad technique because he quickly locks a joint Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

When spotting a bench press, the spotter stands with a straight back, hands under the arms of the lifter, and carefully watches the bar. This demonstrates __________. A. good technique because the form is appropriate B. poor technique because the back should be bent C. poor technique because the spotter should be moving up and down with the lifter as they lift the weight D. poor technique because the spotter should have their hands underneath the bar Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

When spotting an overhead press, the spotter would need to __________. A. keep his or her hands off the lifter and weights and make sure the lifter did not fall back B. keep his or her hands beneath the bar and watch the bar carefully C. hold the lifter under his or her shoulders and move with the lifter as the weight is lifted D. place his or her hands outside the lifter's hands and stand with a straight back Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The local gym has some rules about spotting. Which one of the rules is incorrect? A. All spotters must keep their eyes on the lifter during the lift. B. All spotters must keep an upward straight position. C. All exercises require a spotter. D. All spotters must help rerack the weights. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

If you go to a nutrition store and buy a supplement, you can count on the fact that it is pure and safe because supplements are regulated, controlled, and inspected by the FDA.

Feeling pain while lifting is a signal from your body that you are building muscle.

In order to prevent injury during your weight-training session, it is necessary to __________. A. do performance testing prior to setting up your workout routine, stretch before and after each workout, get the proper amount of rest and nutrition, and modify your workout as needed B. have your friend check your workout to be sure it is well-designed, exercise only three days a week, and allow for adequate rest between workouts C. never change your workout routine, stretch before and after each workout, allow time to warm up and cool down, and adjust your form as needed D. use slow bouncing movements to warm up and stretch before each workout, follow a plan that includes proper sets and repetitions, adjust your workout and form as needed, and workout every day Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

What would be the most likely outcome if a young man were using anabolic steroids? A. He could go into insulin shock and die. B. He could have trouble with his blood sugar. C. He could develop fatigue or depression. D. He could develop breasts and high blood pressure. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

In weight training, "listen to your body" means to stop lifting if you feel bored or unmotivated.