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Which two factors are explored as causes of strength gains?
Which two factors are explored as causes of strength gains?
- Neural adaptations and hypertrophy (correct)
- Resistance training and diet
- Protein synthesis and muscle injury
- Muscle atrophy and decreased strength
What accounts for most of the early strength gains in subjects who have never lifted weights before?
What accounts for most of the early strength gains in subjects who have never lifted weights before?
- Using advanced training techniques
- Learning how to produce force effectively (correct)
- Improving neuromuscular coordination
- Increasing muscle size through hypertrophy
Which type of training appears to result in greater hypertrophy and strength gains than slower-velocity training?
Which type of training appears to result in greater hypertrophy and strength gains than slower-velocity training?
- Eccentric training (correct)
- Concentric training
- Lower-intensity training
- Higher-intensity training
What is the term used to describe disruptions in the sarcomere Z-lines that are thought to represent fiber protein remodeling?
What is the term used to describe disruptions in the sarcomere Z-lines that are thought to represent fiber protein remodeling?
What could limit muscle hypertrophy and increases in muscle strength?
What could limit muscle hypertrophy and increases in muscle strength?
What intensity range has traditionally been believed to be needed to achieve substantial increases in muscle size?
What intensity range has traditionally been believed to be needed to achieve substantial increases in muscle size?
What has recent research suggested about low-intensity exercise?
What has recent research suggested about low-intensity exercise?
Which type of hypertrophy refers to the increase in muscle size that occurs with long-term resistance training?
Which type of hypertrophy refers to the increase in muscle size that occurs with long-term resistance training?
What is autogenic inhibition?
What is autogenic inhibition?
What is the main reason for transient hypertrophy?
What is the main reason for transient hypertrophy?
What is the role of the Golgi tendon organs in autogenic inhibition?
What is the role of the Golgi tendon organs in autogenic inhibition?
Which component of training is important in maximizing increases in muscle fiber cross-sectional area?
Which component of training is important in maximizing increases in muscle fiber cross-sectional area?
Which of the following factors is NOT important for muscle strength gains with resistance training?
Which of the following factors is NOT important for muscle strength gains with resistance training?
What is the role of neural adaptations in strength gains with resistance training?
What is the role of neural adaptations in strength gains with resistance training?
What is the effect of increased motor unit synchronization on muscle contraction?
What is the effect of increased motor unit synchronization on muscle contraction?
What is rate coding in relation to muscle contraction?
What is rate coding in relation to muscle contraction?
What is neural drive in relation to muscle contraction?
What is neural drive in relation to muscle contraction?
