chapter 1

Question 1

what are the 6 categories in the competitive category spectrum?

Answer 1

Men:
Physique
Classic bodybuilding
body building

women:
bodybuilding
figure
bikini

Question 2

X-frame

Answer 2

The appearance of one’s physique being x-shaped due to having a small waist, wide shoulders, and sweeping quadriceps. Having an x-frame is a large part of symmetry.

Question 3

Reciprocal inhibition

Answer 3

When an agonist contracts, its functional antagonist relaxes to allow movement to occur at a joint.

Question 4

Eccentric muscle action

Answer 4

Occurs when a muscle generates force while lengthening to decelerate an external load.

Question 5

Concentric muscle action

Answer 5

Occurs when a muscle generates force while shortening to accelerate an external load.

Question 6

Isometric muscle action

Answer 6

Occurs when a muscle generates force equal to an external load to hold it in place.

Question 7

Isolated muscle function

Answer 7

The joint motion created when a muscle contracts concentrically.

Question 8

Integrated muscle function

Answer 8

The joint motion(s) created when a muscle contracts eccentrically or isometrically.