Chapter 12

Question 1

How much does a standard seven-foot Olympic bar weigh?

Answer 1

45 Ibs.

Question 2

How much does the Cybex smith machine bar weigh?

Answer 2

15 lbs. because it has been counter-balanced

Question 3

What are the disadvantages of the Cybex equipment line?

Answer 3

Requires technique, some of the lever arms and stability features are too long or too far away and the strength profiles not always optimal for two joint muscles.

Question 4

What is the name of the largest treadmill making company in the world?

Answer 4

Star trac

Question 5

What is the benefit of a recumbent bike?

Answer 5

Same cardiovascular benefits but less stressful to the system resulting in less perceived exertion because of easy blood return.

Question 6

How much does an e-z bar weigh?

Answer 6

25 Ibs.

Question 7

What is unique about the Cybex squat press?

Answer 7

Great strength profile, weight is closer to the user for less momentum and safety, easy to load the weight because its lower to the ground, moving platform keeps a solid contact surface with the feet.

Question 8

What are the advantages of Hammer Strength equipment?

Answer 8

Isolateral, unilateral, or bilateral, movement based rather than muscle based, safety; no moving weight stack to get caught in, starting weight can be as low as 0 lbs., because it is not selectorized, you may increase in smaller increments, handles are designed to minimize stress on the wrist joints, converging and diverging axes.