Anatomy
How many bundles of muscle are in the deltoid?
3
What is the term for gradually increasing the weight or resistance in your workouts over time to build strength and muscle?
What essential macronutrient ensures proper hormone production and brain functioning?
Fats (lipids)
Which supplement, often flavored and mixed with water, is used during workouts to keep muscles hydrated and maintain energy levels?
electrolytes
Who is the most winningest Classic Physique Olympian of all time?
Chris Bumstead
What are the three planes of the body?
Sagital / frontal / transversal
What is the method called when you intentionally decrease your workout volume or intensity to allow your body to recover and grow stronger?
What macronutrient is your body's preferred fuel source and is commonly taken before a workout to "fuel" a person's performance?
carbohydrates
What stimulant is said to improve a person's workout by increasing their alertness, motivation, and ability to put in more work into a set?
Which bodybuilder, known as the “Maryland Muscle Machine,” holds the record for the most second-place finishes at the Mr. Olympia without ever securing a win?
Kevin Levrone
What are the names for the four heads of the quad?
Vastus lateralus, vastus medialus, vastus intermedius, rectus femorus
What is a person performing when they lower the weight to get more reps than they did in the previous set (or more than they otherwise would if they kept the same weight?)
drop set
What is the term for the bodybuilding strategy of simultaneously building muscle and losing fat?
Body recomposition
Which supplement, found in foods like red meat and fish, is popular for increasing strength and muscle mass during workouts?
creatine
Who is the most winningest Ms. Olympia of all time?
Andrea Shaw
What is the fundamental functional unit of skeletal muscle control? Hint: this consists of a neuron and all the muscle fibers it innervates
Motor unit
What is the name of the technique where you get help from a spotter to lift a few extra reps after reaching failure?
forced reps (also partials)
What is the WHO's recommendation for the minimum fat a person should intake in a day?
~15%
This naturally occurring amino acid is included in pre-workout supplements to buffer acid in muscles, potentially enhancing endurance and reducing fatigue.
beta-alanine
What two bodybuilders have won 8 Mr. Olympias?
Ronnie Coleman & Lee Haney
What is the strongest muscle in the body based on its size?
The masseter (the jaw muscle)
What training style did Mike Mentzer and Dorian Yates popularize?
"Heavy Duty" training (HIT)
What amount of protein is necessary to maximize muscle protein synthesis?
30-40g of protein (3-4g of leucine)
What supplement is said to improve "pumps" by dilating a person's blood vessels?
Nitric oxide
Who was the first-ever winner of the Mr. Olympia competition in 1965?
Larry Scott