Skeletal Muscles and Resistance Training Flashcards
What does Resistance training strengthen other than muscles?
Ugaments, bones, and Tendons
Resistance training increases…
Metabolism, Flexibility, and self confidence
Which three main muscle groups are engaged when doing push-ups?
Anterior Deltoid, Pectorals, and Triceps
What happens to your body as it ages if you do not strength train?
Every year you lose 1% of your lean muscle tissue
How often should you train a muscle group at a high intensity or workload?
No more than twice a week
After training a muscle group at high intensity and workload, how many hours does it need to recover?
48 hours
What a concentric contraction?
When a muscle shortens when generating force
What is an eccentric contraction?
A Negative Rep, when a muscle lengthens under force
What is an isometric contreaction?
One that does not produce movement (static)
When is the best time to static stress the muscles in regards to your workout?
At the end of your workout because the muscles have warmed up and have more elasticity
What is the definition of a muscle strain or pull?
A moderate amount of soft tissue damage to muscle fibers, caused by a sudden strenuous movement.
