Wk 1
controlled eccentric and concentric contractions of the muscle fibers is considered what type of muscle contraction?
Isotonic
A pair of large triangular muscles extending over the back of the neck and shoulders. What is 1 example?
Trapezius: shrugs, hang cleans
The largest muscle in the buttock. Name 1 example.
Gluteus Maximus: squats
forearm flexor: reverse curls
Name the 3 macronutrients required by humans.
Carbohydrates: sugars, Lipids: fats, proteins
Lengthening of the muscles is what type of movement?
Eccentric
A rounded triangular muscle located on the most upper part of the arm is called? Name the 3 heads.
Deltoid: anterior, medial, posterior
Any 3 of the posterior muscles located between the hip and knee. Give one exercise example.
Hamstrings: Hip thrust, hamstring curls
a group of muscle located on the posterior side of the forearms is called what? Give 1 example.
forearm extensors: forearm wrist curls
What is a carbohydrate? Give an example.
sugar and starches the body breaks down to glucose. Bread rice cereal
Shortening of the muscle fibers is what type of movement?
Concentric
A paired of superficial muscles located on the anterior surface of the thoracic cage is called? Give 1 example.
Pectoralis major & pectoralis minor: bench press
large muscle group the includes four muscles located on the front of the thigh. Give 1 example.
Quadriceps: Leg extensions, goblet squats
muscles running vertically on each side on the anterior wall of the abdomen.
Abdominals: crunches, sit ups
What are proteins? Give an example.
It is what does most of the work in cells and are required for structure, function, and regulation of the bodies tissues and organs. Chicken eggs fish
When a muscle generates force without changing length is what type of contraction? (ex. holding a plank position for 30 seconds.)
Isometric
Triceps: over head extensions, close grip bench
superficial 2 headed muscle located on the lower posterior part of your leg. Give 1 example.
gastrocnemius: calve raises
muscles that run along the side of your core. Give one example.
Obliques: Russian twists, side planks
What are unsaturated fats?
unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature and are considered beneficial fats
What are the 3 type of contractions we covered in class?
isokinetic: the speed of the movement is fixed and resistance varies with force exerted. isometric: muscle generates force without moving. isotonic: controlled eccentric and concentric contractions of muscle fibers.
2 flexor muscles located on the front upper arm. Give 1 example.
Bicep brachii: Hammer curls
The medial muscle located on the anterior side of your lower leg. Give 1 example.
Tibialis anterior: Resistant bands
How many body types are there and name each one of them.
3: mesomorph, endomorph, ectomorph
How many bad fats are there and what are the names of them.
2: saturated and trans fats.