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Safe and Effective Stretching Answers

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Which of the following is NOT an appropriate result of healthy stretching?

A
tension in the muscles
B
a slight burning sensation
C
muscle pain
D
increased range of motion
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Why is the standing quadriceps stretch a better stretching exercise than the sitting quadriceps stretch?

A
It stretches the quadriceps muscle further.
B
It can also be performed while lying down.
C
It exerts less force on the knees.
D
It causes sideways torque on the knees.
3

Some stretching exercise can be harmful, even if performed correctly.

A
T
B
F
4

The ballistic method of developing flexibility is the safest form of stretching.

A
T
B
F
5

Which of the following is NOT a dangerous stretch?

A
arm circles
B
yoga plow
C
hurdle stretch
D
hip flexor
6

What exercises should you perform if your goal is to improve flexibility of your chest and side muscles?

A
hip flexor and side stretch
B
shoulder stretch and chest and arm bends
C
side stretch and chest and arm bends
D
hamstring stretch and calf stretch
7

The hip flexor is predominantly a calf stretching exercise.

A
T
B
F
8

If sufficient rest is taken between workout activities targeting specific muscle groups, how many sessions of the same activity can safely be performed in a one-week period at the MOST?

A
two
B
three
C
four
D
five
9

Stretching before and after a workout allows for __________.

A
minimal soreness
B
maintained flexibility
C
notation of increased flexibility
D
all of the above
10

Which of the following BEST describes balanced stretching?

A
stretching many groups of muscles throughout the body
B
targeting a specific muscle group for stretching
C
balancing on one hand or foot during stretching exercises
D
stretching without bouncing
11

What would be a particularly good stretching exercise to do before going on a run?

A
the calf stretch
B
shoulder bends
C
the torso stretch
D
the chest-and-arm stretch
12

When preparing to exercise, it's best to warm up your muscles before stretching. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Ballistic stretching is BEST performed __________.

A
before intense workouts
B
after a thorough warm-up
C
weekly
D
never
17

Why are arm circles considered a dangerous stretching exercise?

A
They are a ballistic stretching exercise.
B
The stretch the shoulder muscles.
C
They can injure the hip joints.
D
They are a static stretching exercise.
18

Some stretching exercise can be harmful, even if performed correctly.

A
T
B
F
19

Why are arm circles considered a dangerous stretching exercise?

A
They are a ballistic stretching exercise.
B
The stretch the shoulder muscles.
C
They can injure the hip joints.
D
They are a static stretching exercise.
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What exercises should you perform if your goal is to improve flexibility of your chest and side muscles?

A
hip flexor and side stretch
B
shoulder stretch and chest and arm bends
C
side stretch and chest and arm bends
D
hamstring stretch and calf stretch

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