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

A
move up and down as the lifter moves
B
keep your hands on the bar at all times
C
remember not to touch the lifter unless needed
D
stay away from the lifter so they don't fall on you
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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.

A
Lisa says, "A spotter is important to protect the safety of the lifter but is not necessary for all types of lifts."
B
Shawna says, "A spotter is only necessary when you are doing a strength building workout."
C
Rachel says, "A spotter is only there to help you count your reps and restack the weights when you are tired."
D
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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In weight training, "listen to your body" means to stop lifting if you feel bored or unmotivated.

A
T
B
F
4

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

A
T
B
F
5

What would be the most likely outcome if a young man were using anabolic steroids?

A
He could go into insulin shock and die.
B
He could have trouble with his blood sugar.
C
He could develop fatigue or depression.
D
He could develop breasts and high blood pressure.
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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?

A
Darell is experiencing what can happen when you overtrain.
B
Darell is experiencing what can happen when you don't know how to do the exercises.
C
Darell is experiencing what can happen when you don't properly plan a workout.
D
Darell most likely did not check the gym equipment for safety issues before he used it.
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The local gym has some rules about spotting. Which one of the rules is incorrect?

A
All spotters must keep their eyes on the lifter during the lift.
B
All spotters must keep an upward straight position.
C
All exercises require a spotter.
D
All spotters must help rerack the weights.
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Which types of lifts require spotters?

A
dead lifts, bench presses, and squats
B
curls, butterflies, and reversed rows
C
overhead presses, flies, and curls
D
lunges, curls, and squats
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The proper sequence of a weight-lifting workout includes a warm-up period, followed by stretching, weight lifting, and stretching again.

A
T
B
F
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Joseph is taking amphetamines to combat fatigue during his workout. This may not be a good idea because __________.

A
amphetamines may cause liver and kidney damage if used for an extended period of time
B
amphetamines may cause depression and fatigue after the effect wears off.
C
amphetamines tend to increase blood viscosity and can cause fatal blood clots
D
amphetamines tend to have a negative impact on the metabolic rate and will cause weight gain

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