Chapter 6: Muscles At Work Flashcards
1
Q
Muscle actions (when exercising):
Shortening?
Lengthening?
Equal stress through full ROM?
Sudden loading followed by quick contraction?
A
Concentric
Eccentric
Isokinetic
Plyometric
2
Q
Strength is determined by ________ ________ ________ volume.
A
lean body mass
3
Q
How is relative strength calculated?
A
Max strength divided by body mass
4
Q
What is muscular power?
A
A combination of speed and strength — overcoming resistance quickly. The best example of power is from Olympic weightlifters
5
Q
People lose (slow/fast) twitch muscles as they age
A
fast
