WT Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What are the two types of muscle contractions?
A
Concentric and Eccentric
2
Q
What is a muscle action that occurs when a muscle is shortening under load?
A
Concentric
3
Q
What is a muscle action that occurs when a muscle is lengthening under load?
A
Eccentric
4
Q
What is one of the most important techniques when lifting weights?
A
Using proper form
5
Q
What does proper form help prevent?
A
Injuries
6
Q
What is a repetition?
A
One complete motion of an exercise
7
Q
What is a set?
A
A group of repetitions
8
Q
When breathing during exercise, what should you do?
A
Exhale on exertion
9
Q
What is flexibility?
A
The range of motion at a joint
10
Q
What is static stretching?
A
Holding a stretch for a period of time
