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What is muscular strength primarily defined as?
What is muscular strength primarily defined as?
- The flexibility of muscles in various exercises.
- The ability of a muscle to sustain repeated contractions.
- The ability of a muscle to exert force against resistance. (correct)
- The endurance of muscles during long-distance activities.
Which of the following is NOT an example of muscular endurance exercises?
Which of the following is NOT an example of muscular endurance exercises?
- Sit-ups
- Push-ups
- Lifting weights
- Bench press (correct)
Which type of exercises predominantly focuses on hip joints?
Which type of exercises predominantly focuses on hip joints?
- Hip Thrusts (correct)
- Front Squats
- Leg Extensions
- Goblet Squats
What is considered a benefit of strong upper-body muscles?
What is considered a benefit of strong upper-body muscles?
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Which exercises are categorized as knee dominant?
Which exercises are categorized as knee dominant?
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Study Notes
Muscular Strength
- Defined as the ability of muscles to exert force against resistance.
- Critical for physical fitness, daily life activities, and sports performance.
- Core exercises enhance stability and overall strength.
Muscular Endurance
- Refers to the capacity of muscles to sustain repeated contractions over time without fatigue.
- Essential for endurance sports and everyday activities.
- Effective exercises include circuit training and bodyweight workouts.
Core Exercises
- Engage stomach and back muscles in a coordinated manner.
- Significantly improve balance and stability.
- Help tone abdominal muscles, aiding in achieving fitness goals.
Hip Dominance
- Refers to exercises primarily engaging the hip joints.
- Examples include:
- Hip Thrusts
- Romanian Deadlifts
- Good Morning Exercise
- Low Bar Back Squats
- High and Wide Stance Leg Press
- Glute Ham Raise
Knee Dominance
- Pertains to exercises that engage the knee joint more predominantly.
- Examples include:
- Pendulum Squat
- Hack Squat
- Leg Extension
- Front Squats
- Low and Narrow Stance Leg Press
- Goblet Squats
Upper Extremity Strength
- Focuses on building strength in the shoulders, arms, chest, abs, and back.
- Strong upper-body muscles enhance athletic performance and improve stamina.
- Upper body stability is vital for overall physical fitness.
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Test your knowledge on muscular strength and endurance, core exercises, and the importance of hip vs. knee dominance in workouts. Understand how these concepts apply to physical fitness and sports performance. Challenge yourself with questions that cover essential exercises and their benefits.
