Joseph is taking amphetamines to combat fatigue during his workout. This may not be a good idea because __________.
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?
Feeling pain while lifting is a signal from your body that you are building muscle.
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 __________.
Communication between a spotter and lifter should take place __________.
In weight training, "listen to your body" means to stop lifting if you feel bored or unmotivated.
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.
A few friends are having a disagreement about spotters. Select the statement that shows the individual understands the role of the spotter correctly.
The proper sequence of a weight-lifting workout includes a warm-up period, followed by stretching, weight lifting, and stretching again.
When spotting a dead lift, it is important to __________.
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