Vocab Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
Atrophy
A
When weight lifting stops, muscles shrink
2
Q
Circuit training
A
Timed, rapidly moves from one exercise to the next
3
Q
Muscular endurance
A
Light weight, many reps
4
Q
Muscular strength
A
Heavy weight, few reps
5
Q
Negative
A
Focus on the lengthening contraction
6
Q
Universal gym
A
Has up to 16 different stations
7
Q
Physiological threshold
A
Mental limit
8
Q
The 5 foundational biomechanical movements
A
Squat, press, pull, hinge, carry
9
Q
Physical threshold
A
Physical limit
10
Q
Concentric contraction
A
Shortening (positive)
11
Q
Eccentric contraction
A
Lengthening (negative)
