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What is a known method for testing anaerobic power?
What is a known method for testing anaerobic power?
- Maximal oxygen uptake test
- Bicep curl maximum
- Critical power test (correct)
- Wall sit duration
Which type of contraction is characterized by muscle shortening?
Which type of contraction is characterized by muscle shortening?
- Eccentric
- Concentric (correct)
- Static
- Isometric
What is the primary role of the Golgi tendon organs?
What is the primary role of the Golgi tendon organs?
- Promote muscle power production
- Enhance motor unit recruitment
- Inhibit muscle contraction under high tension (correct)
- Facilitate muscle hypertrophy
What represents an increase in muscle size leading to strength?
What represents an increase in muscle size leading to strength?
What is a key characteristic of synchronous motor unit recruitment?
What is a key characteristic of synchronous motor unit recruitment?
Which type of muscle contraction is primarily responsible for deceleration in movement?
Which type of muscle contraction is primarily responsible for deceleration in movement?
What factor primarily limits maximal aerobic power capacity?
What factor primarily limits maximal aerobic power capacity?
Which adaptation results from resistance training without an increase in muscle size?
Which adaptation results from resistance training without an increase in muscle size?
Which method can indicate the anaerobic capacity effectively?
Which method can indicate the anaerobic capacity effectively?
What occurs as a natural response to excessive tendon tension?
What occurs as a natural response to excessive tendon tension?
What type of contraction occurs during planks?
What type of contraction occurs during planks?
What term describes the decrease in muscle size due to disuse?
What term describes the decrease in muscle size due to disuse?
Which process contributes to strength gains during resistance training aside from hypertrophy?
Which process contributes to strength gains during resistance training aside from hypertrophy?
What change in protein synthesis occurs after resistance training?
What change in protein synthesis occurs after resistance training?
Which of the following best describes anaerobic power?
Which of the following best describes anaerobic power?
What occurs during concentric muscle contractions?
What occurs during concentric muscle contractions?
What is one of the primary mechanisms of muscle strength gain in the initial training phase?
What is one of the primary mechanisms of muscle strength gain in the initial training phase?
Which factor is primarily responsible for fiber hypertrophy?
Which factor is primarily responsible for fiber hypertrophy?
What effect does resistance training have on protein synthesis immediately after exercise?
What effect does resistance training have on protein synthesis immediately after exercise?
What is a characteristic of hypertrophy?
What is a characteristic of hypertrophy?
During which stage of training are neural adaptations most prominent?
During which stage of training are neural adaptations most prominent?
What influences the principle of individuality in resistance training?
What influences the principle of individuality in resistance training?
Which type of muscle contraction is associated with deceleration?
Which type of muscle contraction is associated with deceleration?
What can excessive eccentric exercise lead to in terms of muscle damage?
What can excessive eccentric exercise lead to in terms of muscle damage?
Which principle emphasizes the need to systematically change training variables to avoid stagnation?
Which principle emphasizes the need to systematically change training variables to avoid stagnation?
Which of the following measures would help minimize delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS)?
Which of the following measures would help minimize delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS)?
What is a common outcome of detraining?
What is a common outcome of detraining?
In what way does muscle atrophy differ from hypertrophy?
In what way does muscle atrophy differ from hypertrophy?
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Muscular Strength
Muscular Strength
The maximum force a muscle or group of muscles can produce.
Dynamic Strength
Dynamic Strength
Strength that varies with speed & joint angle during movement.
Muscular Power
Muscular Power
The rate at which work is done (force x distance/time).
1RM
1RM
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Muscular Endurance
Muscular Endurance
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Aerobic Power
Aerobic Power
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VO2 Max
VO2 Max
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Concentric Contraction
Concentric Contraction
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Eccentric Contraction
Eccentric Contraction
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Isometric Contraction
Isometric Contraction
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Hypertrophy
Hypertrophy
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Motor Unit Recruitment
Motor Unit Recruitment
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Autogenic Inhibition
Autogenic Inhibition
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Fiber Hyperplasia
Fiber Hyperplasia
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Fiber Hypertrophy
Fiber Hypertrophy
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Resistance Exercise
Resistance Exercise
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Chronic Muscle Hypertrophy
Chronic Muscle Hypertrophy
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Eccentric Training
Eccentric Training
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Fiber Hypertrophy
Fiber Hypertrophy
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Protein Synthesis
Protein Synthesis
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Testosterone
Testosterone
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Hyperplasia (muscle)
Hyperplasia (muscle)
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Satellite Cells
Satellite Cells
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Fiber Type Alterations
Fiber Type Alterations
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Neural Activation
Neural Activation
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Concentric Contraction
Concentric Contraction
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Eccentric Contraction
Eccentric Contraction
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Isometric Contraction
Isometric Contraction
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Principle of Progressive Overload
Principle of Progressive Overload
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Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
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