Weight Room Basics
Define rep and set
Rep is a single complete movement of an exercise. Set is a group of repetitions
What is the name of the muscle on the back of your arms?
Triceps
What are the 6 main components of fitness?
Cardiorespiratory, muscular, flexibility, neuromuscular, nutrition, and rest
How many siblings do I have? 100pt bonus if you can tell me where I rank among my siblings.
5 and the oldest
I have gone ziplining more than once.
True
What is a spotter?
The person who assists or helps keep a lifter safe during certain exercises
What muscles are involved when doing a back squat?
Quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes
What does 1RM stand for?
One repetition max
What is my favorite type of music?
R&B
Every year I cook Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner for my family.
True
What does ROM stand for?
Range of motion
What is the importance of having a strong core when weight training?
A strong core helps with stability, protects the spine, and maintaining proper technique.
What exercise involves pulling your body upward towards the bar?
Pull-up/ Chin-up
How many artists have I seen perform live?
6; Beyonce, Blxst, Tee Grizzley, Bino Rideaux, Brent Faiyaz, Hxncho
Muscle soreness is proof you had a good workout.
False
A bar weighs 45 pounds. You place one 45lb plate on each side and one 25lb plate one each side. What is the total weight of the bar?
185lbs
Where are the deltoids located?
On the sides of the shoulder
What are the four muscular adaptations.
Hypertrophy- muscles get bigger
Muscular Endurance - getting better at performing repeated contractions over time
Strength- the ability to produce force
Power- the ability to produce force quickly
Rank my favorite breakfast foods in order.
Waffles, French Toast, Pancakes
Lifting heavy weights consistently will make you bulky?
False.
A student performs a 195lb squat at 3 sets of 12 reps. What is their total training volume?
7,020lbs
What 5 muscles are used to perform a pushup?
Chest (pectorals), Triceps, Shoulders (deltoids), Core, Glutes
What is the difference between an eccentric and isometric movement?
Eccentric - muscle lengthens while producing force ex.) lowering your body during a squat, lowering arms during bicep curls
Isometric - producing force without significant movement or change in muscle length ex.) chin up holds, plank
What is my max on bench press? Hint: it is below 200
145
Good technique can look different between two people.
True, body proportions and mobility can differ.