Name That Exercise
Gym Lingo
Muscles & Movement
Rate the Burn
Cardio & Conditioning
100
What is the exercise shown above called?
A) Push-Ups
B) Plank hold
C) Tricep dip
D) Calisthenic Chest Press
What are Push-ups?
100
This common gym acronym refers to the maximum amount of weight someone can lift for a single repetition.
A) BMI
B) HIIT
C) PR
D) DOMS
What is PR (personal record)?
100
This stabilizing muscle group helps protect the spine and maintain posture during heavy compound lifts like squats and deadlifts.
A) Rotator cuff
B) Calves
C) Core
D) Forearms
What is the Core?
100
On the RPE scale, an RPE of 2 is best described as what intensity?
A. Very light, easy conversation pace
B. Moderate, could go much longer
C. Hard, challenging but controllable
D. Max effort, cannot continue much longer
What is very light?
100
What isometric core exercise involves assuming the push-up position, and holding that position for a prescribed length of time? It is different from the ledge pirates used to walk off of?
A. Russian Twist
B. Plunk
C. Sit up
D. Plank
What is a plank?
200
Which one is a real exercise?
A) Skull crushers
B) Prison jumps
C) Hostage holds
D) Mountain hoppers
What are Skull crushers
200
What is the meaning of AMRAP?
A. Personal Record
B. Power Rep
C. A lot of muscular rotational applications prepared
D. As many reps as possible
What is As many reps as possible?
200
During a squat, this joint action occurs as you lower your body toward the ground.
A) Knee extension
B) Hip flexion
C) Shoulder rotation
D) Ankle inversion
What is Hip Flexion?
200
On the RPE scale, an RPE of 7 is best described as what intensity?
A. Very light, easy conversation pace
B. Moderate, could go much longer
C. Hard, challenging but controllable
D. Max effort, cannot continue much longer
What is hard?
200
This conditioning exercise combines a squat, plank, push-up, and jump into one movement.
A) Mountain climber
B) Jumping jack
C) Burpee
D) Box jump
What is a Burpee?
300
Which of these is NOT a real exercise?
A. Dead bug
B. Bird dog
C. Fire hydrant
D. Dolphin press
What is Dolphin press
300
What does RPE stand for?
A. Rest between sets
B. Rate of perceived exertion
C. Running post exercise
D. Rating for personal excellence
What is the Rate of perceived exertion?
300
This muscle is often called the “six-pack” muscle and helps flex the torso forward.
A) Rectus abdominis
B) Deltoid
C) Trapezius
D) Latissimus dorsi
What is the Rectus Abdominis?
300
This training method increases workout difficulty over time by gradually adding weight, reps, or intensity.
A) Progressive overload
B) Circuit training
C) Muscle confusion
D) Static stretching
What is Progressive Overload?
300
Celebrated for its ability to improve athletic capacity and is typically a cardiovascular exercise strategy. Which of the following describes the term HIIT?
A. Balance training
B. Body building
C. High intensity interval training
D. High interval intensive torture
What is High intensity interval training?
400
What is the exercise shown above called?
A) Incline Chest Press
B) Incline Dumbbell Fly
C) Overhead Press
D) Dumbbell Lateral Raise
What is Incline Dumbbell Fly
400
This gym term describes the soreness and stiffness commonly felt 24 to 48 hours after an intense workout.
A) Progressive overload
B) Muscle failure
C) DOMS
D) Hypertrophy
What is DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness)?
400
During a push-up, what muscle group is primarily responsible for the pushing motion?
A. Pectoralis major
B. Anterior deltoid
C. Triceps brachii
D. Rectus abdominis
What is Pectoralis major?
400
Often blamed for the "burning" sensation in your muscles during a high-rep set, this substance is actually a byproduct your body uses for energy.
A) Creatine phosphate
B) Cortisol
C) Lactic acid
D) Glycogen
What is Lactic acid?
400
Your VO2 max shows how much of which element you can take in during a workout and is widely used as a cardiorespiratory fitness evaluation?
A. Nitrogen
B. Oxygen
C. Potassium
D. Sodium
What is Oxygen?
500
What is the specific name of this type of deadlift?
A) Romanian deadlift
B) Jefferson deadlift
C) Sumo deadlift
D) Trap bar deadlift
What is the Jefferson deadlift?
500
This fitness term describes a workout style where many exercises are performed back-to-back with very little rest in between.
A) HIIT
B) Circuit training
C) Supersets
D) RPE
What is Circuit Training?
500
This plane of motion divides the body into left and right halves and is commonly used during movements like bicep curls and running.
A) Frontal plane
B) Sagittal plane
C) Transverse plane
D) Horizontal plane
What is the Sagittal Plane?
500
this heart rate zone is most associated with fitness improvement and fat burning.
A) VO₂ Max Zone
B) Anaerobic Zone
C) Weight Control Zone
D) Moderate Activity Zone
What is the Weight Control Zone?
500
This training style alternates periods of high effort with lower intensity recovery periods to improve endurance and conditioning.
A) Pyramid training
B) Interval training
C) Static training
D) Superset training
What is Interval Training?