Muscular System Pt 3

Question 1

What is resistance training training?

Answer 1

The use of resistance to muscular contraction to build the strength, anaerobic endurance and size of skeletal muscles. e.g.

Question 2

What are contraindicated exercises?

Answer 2

Not recommended as it has the potential to be dangerous and cause serious injury.

Question 3

Examples of contraindicated exercises

Answer 3

Movements that cause abnormal extension or flexion of a joint beyond its normal range, e.g. back arches or bridges
Movements that include excessive or rapid twisting around a fixed base, e.g. trunk twists
Movements that are sustained or held, e.g. held sit-up or straight leg raise
Movements that are constant and repetitive, e.g. wide or long arm circles

Question 4

The plough - lying on back, legs over head, feet touching floor

Answer 4

Puts pressure on neck and spine, can cause injury

Question 5

Hurdler’s stretch - one leg stretched forward, other bent behind body

Answer 5

Puts pressure on knees, can cause long-term joint problems

Question 6

Deep knee bending

Answer 6

Twists the knee in unnatural way, damage ligaments

Question 7

Full neck rotations

Answer 7

Strain neck muscles and pinch nerves

Question 8

Straight leg toe-touching

Answer 8

Stretches lower back too much, harms spine and hamstring