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A few friends are having a disagreement about spotters. Select the statement that shows the individual understands the role of the spotter correctly.

Lisa says, "A spotter is important to protect the safety of the lifter but is not necessary for all types of lifts."

Shawna says, "A spotter is only necessary when you are doing a strength building workout."

Rachel says, "A spotter is only there to help you count your reps and restack the weights when you are tired."

Emma says, "A spotter is there to keep you motivated, and it is okay for them to work out while you are lifting."

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Darell has a home gym that his older brother set up. Nobody has used the gym for a few years but Darell has decided to give weight lifting a try. He talks to his gym teacher, who shows him proper form for the exercises and does performance testing. Together they design a starter program that includes a warm-up, stretching, and some basic weight-lifting exercises, followed by a time of stretching. On the first day of his routine, Darell is injured. What is the most likely cause of his injury?

Darell is experiencing what can happen when you overtrain.

Darell is experiencing what can happen when you don't know how to do the exercises.

Darell is experiencing what can happen when you don't properly plan a workout.

Darell most likely did not check the gym equipment for safety issues before he used it.

The proper sequence of a weight-lifting workout includes a warm-up period, followed by stretching, weight lifting, and stretching again.

When doing curls, John is careful to extend through the full range of motion and quickly lock his elbows to make sure that he does not drop the weight. This is an example of __________.

a good technique because he moves quickly

a bad technique because he moves through the range of motion

a good technique because he is paying attention to form

a bad technique because he quickly locks a joint

When spotting a dead lift, it is important to __________.

move up and down as the lifter moves

keep your hands on the bar at all times

remember not to touch the lifter unless needed

stay away from the lifter so they don't fall on you

When spotting an overhead press, the spotter would need to __________.

keep his or her hands off the lifter and weights and make sure the lifter did not fall back

keep his or her hands beneath the bar and watch the bar carefully

hold the lifter under his or her shoulders and move with the lifter as the weight is lifted

place his or her hands outside the lifter's hands and stand with a straight back

If Cindy wanted to increase her endurance by taking supplements or drugs, she would be attempting to increase the __________.

uptake of oxygen by red blood cells

release of sugars in the blood stream

uptake of carbohydrates by the body

release of insulin in the body

If you go to a nutrition store and buy a supplement, you can count on the fact that it is pure and safe because supplements are regulated, controlled, and inspected by the FDA.

Feeling pain while lifting is a signal from your body that you are building muscle.

Communication between a spotter and lifter should take place __________.

before lifting

during the last set

at all times

while planning the routine

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