Ch. 14 Resistance training and spotting techniques

Question 1

Pronated grip

Answer 1

palms down and knuckles up, same as overhand grip

Question 2

supinated grip

Answer 2

palms up and knuckles down, same as underhand grip

Question 3

neutral grip

Answer 3

knuckles laterally like a handshake

Question 4

alternated grip

Answer 4

one pronated, one supinated

Question 5

hook grip

Answer 5

like the pronated grip except that the thumb is positioned under the index and middle fingers

Question 6

supine

Answer 6

laying face up

Question 7

five-point body contact position

Answer 7

the point needed when doing a supine exercise

Question 8

sticking point

Answer 8

the most strenuous movement of a repetition

Question 9

structural exercises

Answer 9

those that load the vertebral column and therefore place stress on it

Question 10

Valsalva maneuver

Answer 10

involves expiring against a closed glottis, which, when combined with contracting the abdomen and rib cage muscles, creates rigid compartments of fluid in the lower torso and air in the upper torso

Question 11

spotter

Answer 11

someone who assists in the execution of an exercise to help protect the athlete from injury

Question 12

forced repetitions

Answer 12

also know as partner-assisted reps