Deck 5: Safe and Effective Weight Training

Question 1

It is the responsibility of the participant to get medical clearance before beginning any new physical activity.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

During the eccentric phase of an exercise the same muscles that lifted the weight now lower the weight.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

A good general rule for breathing during weight training is to inhale during the greatest exertion, which is usually the lifting phase of the exercise.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Most weight stack machines are designed for speed and power training.

Question 5

Maintaining strict exercise form is only for beginners.

Question 6

Which one of the following guidelines for performing a weight training exercise refers to focusing your full attention on the muscle as it moves the weight?

A) Concentric phase
B) Concentration
C) Full range of motion
D) Strict exercise form

Question 7

Which one of the following is NOT one of the guidelines for spotters?

A) Know how the lifter expects to be spotted.
B) Check the bar before the lift for balanced loading and secured collars.
C) Do not touch the bar during the exercise if the lifter can complete the lift without your help.
D) If the lifter cannot complete a repetition you should take the entire weight away from the lifter quickly.