Module 1 Chp 1 And 13 Flashcards
What is specificity?
A clients increase in biceps strength from performing dumbbell curls is evidence of this fitness principle (specificity) - Principle that states the body will adapt to the specific demands that are placed on it
Which principle states the body will specifically adapt to the type of demand placed on it?
The principle of specificity!
An advanced client who is interested in gaining high levels of muscle mass would benefit most from which of the following resistance training systems?
Superset system
What is neuromuscular efficiency?
Ability of neuromuscular system to enable all muscles to efficiently work together in all planes of motion.
Which of the following is a leg stabilization exercise whose preparatory step involves standing in front of a box or platform with feet pointed straight ahead?
Step up to balance
What is the immediate progression of an alternating arm ball dumbbell chest press ?
Single arm ball dumbbell chest press
What is occurring when a prolonged intolerable stressor produces fatigue and leads to a breakdown in the system or injury?
Exhaustion
A client performs two reps of a bench press with 130 ponds and gradually decreases the resistance with each set until he performs 10 reps with 100 pound one the last set.
What resistance training system
Is client using?
Pyramid system
What exercise is considered a back stabilization exercise?
Standing cable row
Increasing weight with each set is an example of which type of resistance training system
Pyramid training system
Which of the following should be retracted and depressed during the mid phase of a standing cable row
Scapulae
From which level of the OPT model is a seated cable row?
Strength level
How should exercises be performed in order to develop higher levels of stability?
In a controlled and unstable environment at slower speeds
What resistance training system that is similar to circuit training that alternates upper and lower body exercises throughout the workout is called?
Peripheral heart action system
What training system trains different body parts on different days?
Ex: Monday upper body
Tuesday lower body
Split routine
What is multiplayer step up to balance an example of ?
Leg stabilization exercise