Muscle Groups
What is the major muscle group that is commonly referred to as the chest?
Pectoralis Major/Minor or "Pecs"
This lift can be performed in a variety of ways; low bar, high bar, front, zercher, and goblet.....to name a few.
Squat
Performing up to 25 repetitions of an exercise at 65% to 75% of a 1 rep max with only 30 second rest periods would be what type of programming? ....it would definitely help build it.
Endurance
An activity that can be performed by an energy system that DOES NOT require oxygen.
Anaerobic
This is the name of the roughly 7ft long, roughly 45lb apparatus that has multiple uses in and out of the weight room.
Barbell
According to the National Library of Medicine, one of the most common injuries in American football (accounting for roughly 40% of all injuries) occurs when a muscle or tendon is overstretched or torn.
This muscle is the largest in the body.
Gluteus Maximus
This lift was created by a Schwarzenegger. Hence the name.
Arnold Press
This is the amount of weight assigned to an exercise set. It is often characterized as the most critical aspect of a resistance training program.
Load
This molecule provides energy for muscle contractions.
Adenosine Triphosphate or ATP
This is the body's primary fuel source at rest.
Fat
Fit to play.org reports that this joint injury is most common in basketball, accounting for roughly 60% of all injuries.
Ankle Sprain
The muscle that can have a "boulder" like appearance located on the shoulder.
Deltoid
The action of this lift begins with arms fully extended. Once ready, the individual descends until the elbow angle between forearm and upper arm is 90 degrees or less. The individual will then apply force through the floor until elbow extension is achieved.
A Push-up
Alternating between short periods of intense exercise followed by a recovery period is known as what?
High Intensity Interval Training or H.I.I.T.
This macronutrient is the most energy dense per gram.
Fat=9 kcals/gram
If you are an athlete in a sport that requires a lot of this then you may be at a greater risk of tearing the supraspinatus tendon.
What is overhand throwing.
What is the anatomical name of the muscle that is located on the back of the lower leg?
Gastrocnemius
A proper hip hinge is essential to the success of this lift. Along with not losing the "patty." (Shoulders and hips)
Deadlift
What is the scientific name for muscle growth?
Hypertrophy
The number of calories in a pound.
3,500
Name 3 of the 5 components of health-related fitness.
Muscular strength, Muscular endurance, Cardiovascular endurance, Flexibility, Body composition
Wrestler's may experience this condition scientifically known as Auricular Hemotoma.
What is cauliflower ear.
This muscle is targeted during pulling movements such as bent over row and pull-ups. It is known to give you "wings."
Latissimus Dorsi aka Lats
This lift isolates the gastrocnemius.
Calf raises
Name 2 of the 4 training goals. Here's a hint-number of reps per set, load, and rest period are all factors.
Hypertrophy, Strength, Power, Endurace
Carbohydrates are broken down and used right away as glucose or stored and used later as this.
Glycogen
What is the optimal duration of time under tension?
4 - 20 seconds for maximum strength
40 - 60 seconds for muscle growth
Lateral Epicondylitis is a common injury in tennis and is more commonly known as what?
Tennis Elbow