Safe Weight Training Answers

When spotting a dead lift, it is important to __________. A. move up and down as the lifter moves B. keep your hands on the bar at all times C. remember not to touch the lifter unless needed D. stay away from the lifter so they don't fall on you Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A few friends are having a disagreement about spotters. Select the statement that shows the individual understands the role of the spotter correctly. A. Lisa says, "A spotter is important to protect the safety of the lifter but is not necessary for all types of lifts." B. Shawna says, "A spotter is only necessary when you are doing a strength building workout." C. Rachel says, "A spotter is only there to help you count your reps and restack the weights when you are tired." D. Emma says, "A spotter is there to keep you motivated, and it is okay for them to work out while you are lifting." 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.

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

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.

Darell has a home gym that his older brother set up. Nobody has used the gym for a few years but Darell has decided to give weight lifting a try. He talks to his gym teacher, who shows him proper form for the exercises and does performance testing. Together they design a starter program that includes a warm-up, stretching, and some basic weight-lifting exercises, followed by a time of stretching. On the first day of his routine, Darell is injured. What is the most likely cause of his injury? A. Darell is experiencing what can happen when you overtrain. B. Darell is experiencing what can happen when you don't know how to do the exercises. C. Darell is experiencing what can happen when you don't properly plan a workout. D. Darell most likely did not check the gym equipment for safety issues before he used it. 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.

Which types of lifts require spotters? A. dead lifts, bench presses, and squats B. curls, butterflies, and reversed rows C. overhead presses, flies, and curls D. lunges, curls, and squats Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The proper sequence of a weight-lifting workout includes a warm-up period, followed by stretching, weight lifting, and stretching again.

Joseph is taking amphetamines to combat fatigue during his workout. This may not be a good idea because __________. A. amphetamines may cause liver and kidney damage if used for an extended period of time B. amphetamines may cause depression and fatigue after the effect wears off. C. amphetamines tend to increase blood viscosity and can cause fatal blood clots D. amphetamines tend to have a negative impact on the metabolic rate and will cause weight gain Please select the best answer from the choices provided.