Skeletal Muscles and Resistance Training

Question 1

What does Resistance training strengthen other than muscles?

Answer 1

Ugaments, bones, and Tendons

Question 2

Resistance training increases…

Answer 2

Metabolism, Flexibility, and self confidence

Question 3

Which three main muscle groups are engaged when doing push-ups?

Answer 3

Anterior Deltoid, Pectorals, and Triceps

Question 4

What happens to your body as it ages if you do not strength train?

Answer 4

Every year you lose 1% of your lean muscle tissue

Question 5

How often should you train a muscle group at a high intensity or workload?

Answer 5

No more than twice a week

Question 6

After training a muscle group at high intensity and workload, how many hours does it need to recover?

Answer 6

48 hours

Question 7

What a concentric contraction?

Answer 7

When a muscle shortens when generating force

Question 8

What is an eccentric contraction?

Answer 8

A Negative Rep, when a muscle lengthens under force

Question 9

What is an isometric contreaction?

Answer 9

One that does not produce movement (static)

Question 10

When is the best time to static stress the muscles in regards to your workout?

Answer 10

At the end of your workout because the muscles have warmed up and have more elasticity

Question 11

What is the definition of a muscle strain or pull?

Answer 11

A moderate amount of soft tissue damage to muscle fibers, caused by a sudden strenuous movement.