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Spotting
100

What is an example of a push movement?

Bench Press, push press, push-ups

100

What is the safety mechanism that helps keep the weight from sliding off the bar? 

Clips

100

What is the primary muscle developed when performing military press/overhead press?

Deltoid

100

How much does a standard barbell weigh?

45 lbs

100

Who dictates or calls the spot while lifting? 

the lifter

200

What is an example of a pull movement? 

Pull up, chin up, row

200

Why do we pre and post max muscular and fitness test?

To measure the increase of strength and endurance

200

What is the primary muscle developed when performing squat? 

A.Gluteus Maximus B.Triceps C.Deltoid D.Pectoralis Major

Gluteus Maximus 

200

If you have a 35lb weight on each side of the standard barbell, what is the total weight? 

115lbs

200

How should you spot someone on chin-ups/pull-ups?

hold their legs

300

Which of the following is not a type of squat movement? 

A. Split   B. Back C. Deadlift D. Goblet

Deadlift

300

What is the safety mechanism that catches the weight if you were to drop weight while inside the squat rack? 

catches

300

What is the primary muscle used when performing bench press? 

Pectoralis Major

300

What is the TOTAL weight; one 10lb and a 5lb ON EACH SIDE of the bar?

75lbs

300

If you and your lifting partner are squatting where should you spot them from?

Back 

400

Which way are the palms of your hands facing when performing a chin-up? 

facing you 

400

Before you lift you must make sure that: 

A. catches are at the correct if needed. B. spotter is "spotting" and not distracted. C. clips are on and the weight is the same on both sides. D. All others listed.

D. All others listed

400

What is the primary muscle used when performing a pull-up? 

Latissimus Dorsi 
400

Mr. Kukuc is power cleaning, for his warm-up he is using the following weight, one 45lb, one 25lb, and a 15lb plate ON EACH SIDE of the bar. What is his total weight? 

215lbs

400

When spotting from the side:

A. have your hands on the bar the entire time. B. hand should be cupped and you should lower your center of gravity with the bar path. C. grab the bar when YOU thinks its time. D. you should NOT help rerack the weight.

hand should be cupped and you should lower your center of gravity with the bar path