Deck 6: A Beginning Weight Training Program

Question 1

Machines offer more variety of exercise movements than free weights.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

You should never wrap your thumb around the bar when performing lifts in which the bar is over your body.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

When lifting a light weight from the floor it is not necessary to use correct body position and lifting technique.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Adding resistance quickly is more important than correct exercise technique for beginners.

Question 5

During the first two weeks of the beginning weight training program suggested in Chapter 6 you should perform 5 sets of 5 repetitions of each exercise.

Question 6

Which one of the following is an advantage of free weights when compared to weight training machines?

A) Free weights offer more variety of exercise movements than machines.
B) Free weights tend to be safer than machines for beginners.
C) Changing weights is faster on barbells with collars than it is on weight stack machines.
D) Beginners can learn exercise movements easier and faster with free weights than machines.

Question 7

How many exercises for each major muscle group or joint action are recommended for beginners?

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Question 8

Which one of the following combinations of sets and repetitions is recommended for beginners during their first two weeks of weight training?

A) (5 X 5)
B) (3 X 10)
C) (3 X 3)
D) (1 X 20)