Safety Flashcards
why are partners recommended
to promote safety. They should have a similar strength to yourself
why is footwear good
to protect your feet
why are warm ups important?
increases heart rate, raises body temp, makes the muscles and connective tissue more pliable and resistant to injury
why is breathing important?
relieves the pressure on the chest cavity during exertion.
why is moving slowly important?
it produces a steady force
why is using the maximum weight harmful? How do you know how much you should lift?
it makes the muscle and connective tissue subject to injury. you should lift 75% of your maximum weight that allows you to perform 7-12 reps
what should your order of exercise be?
varying and dont do one muscle group in a row
what is the min and max for sets
min of two complete sets and a max of three
what is cheating
allowing other muscle groups to come into play and isolation of a muscle group in negated.
what should your stance look like
feet should be shoulder width apart and hands should be a comfortable distance apart
when lifting weights, what body part should you bend?
knees, not the waist
what is focusing and why is it important?
keeping your head up, like focusing on the ceiling. it ensures that your back is straight.
