Kinesiology
What happens to a muscle when you lower a weight slowly?
the muscle lengthens (eccentric contraction)
Which macronutrient helps build and repair muscles?
Protein
Who is considered one of the greatest strength athletes of all time and is also known for his role as "The Mountain" in Game of Thrones?
Thor aka Hafþór Björnsson
What do you call the gym-goer who only trains chest and arms but skips leg day every week?
Chicken legs
What is the name of the training method that involves lifting to failure, reducing weight, and continuing?
Drop set
What type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle shortens?
Concentric Contractions
Which macronutrient provides the most calories per gram?
Fat (9 calories per gram, compared to 4 for protein/carbs)
Chris Bumstead, nicknamed "CBum," is a six-time Olympia champion, having won titles in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, before announcing his retirement from competitive bodybuilding. What categories/division does he compete in?
Classic Physique
Spends more time flexing in the mirror than actually lifting.
The Mirror Addict
What does “progressive overload” mean in training?
Gradually increasing weight, reps, or intensity over time
What is the name for the group of muscles located on the backside of the body, from the upper back to the calves, including the glutes, hamstrings, calves, lats, and erector spinae, playing a crucial role in movements like running, jumping, and maintaining posture
The posterior chain
What’s the primary difference between simple and complex carbs?
Simple carbs digest quickly, while complex carbs digest slower.
Extra points for if anyone on your team can explain why.
The record for the most Mr. Olympia titles is shared by two individuals, with both winning eight titles. Name one of these individuals.
Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman
This lifter maxes out on every set, ignores warm-ups, and wonders why they're always injured.
Ego Lifter
Which type of muscle fibers are used for explosive movements like sprinting and heavy lifting?
Fast-twitch (Type II) muscle fibers
What muscle helps prevent your knees from caving in during a squat?
Glutes, especially the gluteus medius
What is the recommended protein intake for muscle growth per pound of body weight?
0.7-1.0 grams per pound (or ~1.6-2.2g per kg)
Which fitness influencer, known for his insane strength and social media antics, often greets his audience with "Hello, everyone!" in a thick Russian accent?
Anatoly (Anatoly Powerlifting)
This gym-goer spends 90% of their time on the treadmill, avoids the weight section like it’s cursed, and considers walking at an incline a full-body workout.
Cardio King / Cardio Bunny
What’s the difference between strength training and power training?
Strength is about max force (heavy lifting), power adds speed (explosive movements like Olympic lifts)
The complex network of nerves and tissues that control and coordinate all bodily functions. It consists of two main components: The brain and the Spinal Cord
The central nervous system (CNS)
What is the thermic effect of food (TEF), and which macronutrient has the highest TEF?
The thermic effect of food (TEF) is the amount of energy your body expends to digest, absorb, and metabolize food, and protein has the highest TEF compared to carbohydrates and fats.
Which fitness influencer and powerlifter is best known for popularizing the "Natty or Not" trend and openly discussing steroid use in the industry?
Greg Doucette
Takes up the whole gym, does partner workouts, and acts like it’s their own private fitness studio.
The Gym Couple
The amount of time a muscle is working during a set is called?
Time under tension