18 Questions
What is the main goal of resistance training?
Increasing muscle strength and endurance
Which type of exercises are characterized as knee dominant in resistance training?
Squats
What does adjusting the program variables in resistance training aim to achieve?
Stimulate additional gains
Which type of exercise involves a horizontal pull in resistance training?
Rowing motion
What is the primary aim of knee dominant exercises in resistance training?
Strengthening lower body muscles
How can resistance be progressively increased in resistance training?
By adjusting the load and repetitions
What does the term 'DURATION' refer to in the context provided?
The length of the workout
What does the 'OVERLOAD PRINCIPLE' rely on?
Progressive adjustments in workload
How are lower body functional exercises further categorized according to the text?
Into hip and knee dominant movements
Which principle states that as the body adapts to initial overload, it must be adjusted gradually?
Progressive Principle
What influences exercise selection according to the text?
Fitness goals, status, and training experience
In strength training, what type of movements are often used for upper body exercises?
Horizontal push and pull movements
What principle states that all gains due to exercise will be lost if one does not continue exercising?
Reversibility Principle
Which principle suggests that different forms of activities will produce different results?
Specificity Principle
What does FITT goals frequency refer to in exercise?
How often the exercise is done
Which term refers to the duration or how long an exercise will take?
Time
In resistance exercises, which movement pattern involves exercises like squats and lunges?
Knee-Dominant
Which of the following is NOT a type of grip used in resistance exercises?
Prisoner's Grip
Test your knowledge on resistance training techniques, which involve exercises that cause muscles to contract against an external resistance to improve strength, tone, mass, and endurance. Explore the key components of a sound resistance training program.
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