D4 - Heavy, Medium, Light Flashcards
What is the recommended starting exercise for athletes according to the text?
Start athletes with the Power Clean.
What major muscle groups does the Power Clean target?
The Power Clean targets three major muscle groups: shoulder girdle/upper body
Why is the Power Clean considered beneficial for athletes of every sport?
The Power Clean is great for athletes of every sport as it makes them considerably stronger while enhancing attributes like coordination
What is the suggested frequency and set-rep scheme for workouts in the beginning?
Three times a week
Explain the workout plan for Monday according to the text.
Monday is the heavy day where athletes should go to the limit on bench press
How should the Wednesday workout differ from the Monday workout?
Wednesday is the light day where athletes should do less than Monday
Describe the Friday workout according to the text.
Friday is the in-between day
Why does the text emphasize relatively light numbers in the beginning of the training?
Relatively light numbers allow the athlete to concentrate on doing the movement perfectly and learning the correct form
What factors do the exercises selected for the three days deal with?
The exercises selected for the three days deal with three factors: degree of difficulty
Why are deadlifts recommended to be placed on Mondays according to the text?
Deadlifts are recommended on Mondays because the combination of form and weight used is greater than that required for shrugs.
How often should back squats be done according to the text?
Back squats need to be done twice a week
Why is the heavy day suggested to be the longest?
The heavy day should be the longest because more rest is needed between attempts.
Why is the light day suggested to be the shortest of the entire week?
The light day should be the shortest because less rest is needed between attempts
