Chapter 11 Flashcards
Variables to include in a RT program?
Muscle action Intensity Volume Exercises selected and workout structure Sequence of exercise performance Rest interval Repetition velocity Training frequency
Basic strength lifts?
Involve two or three muscle groups.
Total-body lifts?
Involve most major muscle groups (Olympic lifts).
Preexhaustion?
Performing a single joint exercise before a multi-joint exercise.
Intensity?
Amount of weight lifted during RT.
Three methods to increase loading?
Increase relative percents
Train within a RM zone
Increase absolute amounts
Volume Load?
The total number of sets and repetition and weight lifted.
Set structure systems?
Constant load/repetition, light to heavy, heavy to light, and integrated models.
Frequency?
The number of times exercises or muscle groups are performed in a week.
How to avoid training plateaus?
Manipulation of RT variables.