Chapter 4 Strength Training

Question 1

Hypertrophy

Answer 1

Growth of muscle fibers

Question 2

Overload principle

Answer 2

Overloading a muscle with more weight it is normally used to and rest to rebuild the muscle for 48 - 72 hours.

Question 3

Motor unit

Answer 3

Connections between muscle fibers

Question 4

Muscular Contractions

Answer 4

Isometric - one particular angle
Ex- lifting weights
Isotonic - concentric (+) (Toward) and eccentric (-)(outward) 
Ex-wall sit
Isokinetic - apply force against force 
ex- elliptical with force

Question 5

Variable Resistance

Answer 5

An even circular resistance versus a kidney shaped resistance being uneven.

Question 6

Fast Twitch Fibers

Answer 6

( Ia Ib) High-level fibers (anaerobic)

Question 7

Slow Twitch Fibers

Answer 7

(II) Low-level fibers (aerobic)

Question 8

Specificity

Answer 8

working on a certain goal by practicing the certain goal ex-playing basketball to get better at basketball

Question 9

Lat exercises

Answer 9

Lateral pull down, Pull up, seated row

Question 10

Pectoral exercises

Answer 10

Bench Press, push ups

Question 11

Deltoids

Answer 11

Lateral raise, Rowing

Question 12

Freeweight benefits

Answer 12

inexpensive, portable,

Question 13

Machine benefits

Answer 13

beginner worthy, less intimidating

Question 14

Reasons to strength train

Answer 14

stronger muscles, decrease the chance of osteoporosis, increase metabolism, lower resting heart rate.

Question 15

Circuit Training

Answer 15

a mixture of strength and aerobics

Question 16

Polymetrics

Answer 16

jump training

Question 17

calisthenics

Answer 17

using body weight as resistance