Exercise Quiz Study Guide

Question 1

Squat

Answer 1

is a position in which you are crouched with your knees bent and the backs of your feet almost touching your butt, or an exercise in which you bend in such a manner and then stand up again, sometimes while holding a weight.

Question 2

Plank

Answer 2

is an isometric core strength exercise that involves maintaining a position similar to a push-up for the maximum possible time.

Question 3

What are the benefits of push-ups?

Answer 3

Push-ups benefits the upper body. They work the triceps, pectoral muscles, and shoulders. When done with proper form, they can also strengthen the lower back and core by engaging (pulling in) the abdominal muscles. Pushups are a fast and effective exercise for building strength.

Question 4

Jumping jack

Answer 4

jumping jack is also known as a star jump. It is an exercise in which a person who is standing jumps to a position with legs and arms spread out and then jumps back to the original position.

Question 5

Russian Twist

Answer 5

is a simple abdominal exercise for working the core, shoulders, and hips. It is typically performed in repetitive sets and tones the core muscles via a twisting motion focused around the abdomen.

Question 6

How did Russian Twists got its name?

Answer 6

The Russian Twist got its name because it was used by the Russian Army as a conditioning exercise for soldiers. The Turkish Get Up. Another abdominal exercise, the Turkish Get Up was originally used by Turkish wrestlers as part of their conditioning training.

Question 7

High Knees

Answer 7

are a cardio-intensive exercise performed at a fast pace. It engages your core, strengthens all the muscles in your legs, gets your heart rate up and improves momentum, coordination and flexibility.