Strength Training 101 Quiz

Who reviewed the article '5 Best Strength Training Workout Routines For Beginners'?

• Powers SK

• Jim

• Mike Rebold, PhD, CSCS

• Steve Kamb

What is the first step in strength training according to the article?

• Buying equipment

• Hiring a coach

• Movement of any weight against resistance

• Joining a gym

What is 'progressive overload'?

• Doing the same workout every day

• Lifting heavier weight or doing more reps consistently

• Resting more between workouts

• Eating more protein

What is a motor unit?

• A single motor neuron and the muscle fibers it innervates

• A gym membership

• A type of exercise equipment

• A workout routine

Which type of training uses your own body as the weight?

• Kettlebell training

• Dumbbell training

• Machine training

• Bodyweight training

What is one benefit of dumbbell training?

• Not available in most gyms

• Requires a lot of space

• Only for advanced lifters

• Easy to add difficulty to a bodyweight movement

What is a kettlebell?

• A type of dumbbell

• A type of barbell

• A type of machine

• A cannonball with a handle

What is the biggest downside to barbell training?

• Requires a lot of expensive equipment

• It's too easy

• Only for professional athletes

• It's not effective

Which type of training is often found in gym franchises like Planet Fitness?

• Kettlebell training

• Bodyweight training

• Machine training

• Dumbbell training

What is the recommended starting point for beginners in strength training?

• Machine training

• Barbell training

• Bodyweight exercises

• Kettlebell training