Lesson 10.2 Vocabulary

Question 1

bodybuilding

Answer 1

a competitive sport in which participants are judged primarily on the appearance of their muscles rather than how much they can lift

Question 2

body dysmorphia

Answer 2

condition in which a person is obsessed with building muscle

Question 3

double progressive system

Answer 3

the most-used method of applying the principle of progression for improving muscle fitness—first by increasing repetitions (reps) and second by increasing resistance or weight

Question 4

interval training

Answer 4

type of training that uses bouts of high–intensity exercise followed by rest periods

Question 5

muscle bound

Answer 5

having tight, bulky muscles that inhibit free movement

Question 6

powerlifting

Answer 6

competitive sport using free weights and involving only three exercises: bench press, squat, and deadlift

Question 7

weightlifting

Answer 7

Olympic sport involving free weights in which athletes try to lift a maximum load; includes two lifts—the snatch and the clean and jerk