LEGS
The largest muscle in the human body, found in the glutes.
What is the Gluteus Maximus?
The muscle the allows you to curl.
What are the biceps?
Proper form reduces your risk of this during exercise.
What is injury?
A good source of potassium that prevents cramps.
What are bananas?
Staying motivated often starts with setting clear fitness _______.
What are goals?
The quadriceps consist of these many muscles.
What is four?
The exercise "skull crushers" targets this muscle group.
What are the triceps?
You should keep this part of your body neutral, not rounded, during a deadlift.
What is the back/spine?
This is the body's main source of quick energy during exercise.
What are carbohydrates?
During exercise, concentrating on the muscle you’re training helps strengthen this connection.
What is the mind-muscle connection?
The hamstrings are located on this side of the thigh.
(extra +50 pts for anatomical directional terms)
What is the back?
(50 pts - What is posterior?)
This muscle group makes up the majority of the upper arm’s mass.
What are the triceps?
In weightlifting, this term refers to the lowering phase of a movement.
What is eccentric?
This macronutrient is essential for repair and growth of muscles.
What is a protein?
Training too often without enough rest can lead to burnouts, which affects not just your body but also this aspect of performance.
What is your mental health/mindset?
This exercise is known as the “king of leg day.”
What is a squat?
This exercise strengthens both the chest and arms using only your body weight.
What is a push-up?
The bench press primarily targets these two muscles.
What is the chest (pectorals) & triceps?
During intense exercise, when glycogen runs low, the body begins to rely more heavily on this macronutrient for fuel.
What are fats?
This practice training attention on awareness and breathing can reduce stress and improve workout performance.
What is meditation?
The calf muscle group is made up of the gastrocnemius and this smaller muscle.
What is the soleus?
The forearm contains flexors and extensors, which control this part of the body.
What is the wrist/hand?
The Valsalva maneuver is a breathing technique often used when doing this type of lift.
What is a heavy compound lift (squat or deadlift)?
Overhydration can lead to dangerously low sodium levels, a condition called this.
What is hyponatremia?
This chemical, often called the “feel-good hormone,” is released during exercise.
What are endorphins?