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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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
3

Which of the following is NOT a good exercise for the lower body?

A
hip flexor
B
spine stretch
C
calf stretch
D
hamstring stretch
4

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
5

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
6

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.
7

Which of the following is NOT a dangerous stretch?

A
arm circles
B
yoga plow
C
hurdle stretch
D
hip flexor
8

The hip flexor is predominantly a calf stretching exercise.

A
T
B
F
9

There aren't health risks with any yoga positions or forms.

A
T
B
F
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

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