Jen - Weight Training

Spotter responsibilities include:

• Take the proper position depending on the exercise

• Pay attention the whole time during the exercise

• Ask the lifter how many reps they plan on performing

• All of the above

Weight machines are considered safer than free weights because...

• The weights are farther away from you

• The weights are closer to you

• It's easier for the weights to fall on you

• It's easier to trip over the weight machine

What are two types of free weights?

• Stair climbers and ellipticals

• Treadmill and rowing machine

• Barbells and dumbbells

• None of the above

Why is it important to warm up before you work out?

• To make your workout longer

• To keep your muscles cold

• To reduce your flexibility

• To prevent injuries

Free weights require more _________________than machine weights.

• Coordination

• Muscle strength

• Balance

• All of the above.

Free weights give you a better workout than machine weights because

• They strengthen many muscle groups

• They only strengthen one muscle

• They only strengthen one muscle group

• None of the above

You should always use a closed grip when lifting free weights.

• True

• False

Before starting a weight training program, you should learn

• To use the correct grip

• Lift from a stable position

• Lift with your legs, not your back

• Keep the weight close to your body

• All of the above

Always breath out on the most difficult part of the exercise

• True

• False

It is important to maintain a physically active

• To be less flexible

• To remain strong and maintain a good body composition

• To become overweight

• To have more health issues