Muscle Groups
Lifts
Programming
Physiology
Potpourri
Common Injuries
100

What is the major muscle group that is commonly referred to as the chest?

Pectoralis Major/Minor or "Pecs"

100

This lift can be performed in a variety of ways; low bar, high bar, front, zercher, and goblet.....to name a few.

Squat

100

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

100

An activity that can be performed by an energy system that DOES NOT require oxygen. 

Anaerobic 

100

This is the name of the roughly 7ft long, roughly 45lb apparatus that has multiple uses in and out of the weight room.

Barbell

100

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.

A strain.
200

This muscle is the largest in the body.

Gluteus Maximus

200

This lift was created by a Schwarzenegger. Hence the name.

Arnold Press

200

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

200

This molecule provides energy for muscle contractions.

Adenosine Triphosphate or ATP

200

This is the body's primary fuel source at rest. 

Fat

200

Fit to play.org reports that this joint injury is most common in basketball, accounting for roughly 60% of all injuries.

Ankle Sprain

300

The muscle that can have a "boulder" like appearance located on the shoulder.

Deltoid

300

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

300

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.

300

This macronutrient is the most energy dense per gram.

Fat=9 kcals/gram


300
Quick, powerful movements involving a system of reactive exercises and explosive movements. Examples include jumping, hopping, throwing, and push-ups.
Plyometric
300

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.

400

What is the anatomical name of the muscle that is located on the back of the lower leg?

Gastrocnemius

400

A proper hip hinge is essential to the success of this lift. Along with not losing the "patty." (Shoulders and hips)

Deadlift

400

What is the scientific name for muscle growth?

Hypertrophy

400

The number of calories in a pound.

3,500

400

Name 3 of the 5 components of health-related fitness.

Muscular strength, Muscular endurance, Cardiovascular endurance, Flexibility, Body composition

400

Wrestler's may experience this condition scientifically known as Auricular Hemotoma. 

What is cauliflower ear.

500

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

500

This lift isolates the gastrocnemius.

Calf raises

500

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

500

Carbohydrates are broken down and used right away as glucose or stored and used later as this.

Glycogen

500

What is the optimal duration of time under tension?

4 - 20 seconds for maximum strength

40 - 60 seconds for muscle growth

500

Lateral Epicondylitis is a common injury in tennis and is more commonly known as what?

Tennis Elbow