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1

Causes of being underweight include
A)organic disease
B)hormonal imbalance
C)emotional problems
D)economic hardships
E)all of the above
2

To increase lean body mass
A)increase caloric intake
B)do resistance training
C)get adequate rest
D)both a and b
E)all of the above
3

To gain weight safely as muscle and not fat one should
A)eat more calories
B)engage in resistance training
C)not smoke cigarettes
D)select nutrient dense, high calorie foods
E)all of the above
4

When using the bulk-up method
A)use very light weights and do as many repetitions as possible
B)use 6-10 different exercises
C)exercise near the strength end of the continuum
D)both b and c
E)all of the above
5

Which of the following muscles is least used in the half squat (parallel squat)?
A)deltoid
B)quadriceps
C)hamstrings
D)gluteus maximus
E)thigh muscles
6

The curl-up stresses the
A)calf muscles
B)abdominal muscles
C)triceps
D)gastrocnemius
E)gluteus maximus
7

All of the following people should avoid or use extreme caution in weight lifting except
A)those with body fat to lose
B)those with high blood pressure
C)those with low back pain
D)those with heart problems
E)those with hernias
8

A healthy means to increase Calories includes
A)drinking fruit juices and eating dried fruits
B)drinking alcoholic beverages
C)avoiding starchy vegetables
D)eating high-fat, low-protein meat
E)all of the above
9

Muscle tissue is primarily
A)protein and minerals
B)water and protein
C)carbohydrate and water
D)minerals and fat
E)carbohydrate and fat
10

In resistance training, the term used for the test of the amount of weight you can lift only once is
A)overload principle
B)Valsalva phenomenon
C)repetition maximum
D)specific intensity
E)maximal oxygen uptake
11

To overload the muscle
A)increase the amount of resistance
B)increase the number of repetitions
C)increase the volume of work
D)both b and c
E)all of the above
12

Stressing the muscle groups used in a particular sport is known as the
A)principle of progressive resistance exercise
B)principle of exercise sequence
C)principle of specificity
D)principle of overload
E)principle of recuperation
13

An increased number of muscle fibers is termed
A)hypertrophy
B)hyperplasia
C)hyperthermia
D)hyperhydration
E)hyperglycemia
14

Muscle contractions against an immovable object is
A)isometric
B)isotonic
C)concentric
D)eccentric
E)isokinetic
15

Resting between bouts of resistance training is termed
A)principle of exercise sequence
B)principle of specificity
C)principle of recuperation
D)principle of progression
E)principle of disuse
16

According to the new American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) position on resistance exercise, training with 15 or more repetitions for a given exercise is primarily designed to increase
A)local muscle strength
B)local muscle power
C)local muscle endurance
D)local muscle hypertrophy
E)local muscle speed
17

In relation to exercise sequence, the new American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) position on resistance exercise recommends that one should
A)do multiple-joint exercises before single-joint exercises
B)do high-intensity exercises before low-intensity exercises
C)do small-muscle exercises before large-muscle exercises
D)a and b
E)all of the above
18

The basic principle for all resistance (weight training) programs is the
A)periodization principle
B)repetition principle
C)sequence principle
D)interval principle
E)overload principle
19

Which of the following would be the least likely dietary recommendation for someone trying to gain weight as lean body mass?
A)consume plenty of drinks with caffeine, like cola soda and coffee
B)increase the intake of high calorie, high nutrient foods
C)keep the intake of saturated fats to a minimum
D)eat three balanced meals a day supplemented with snacks
E)supplement the diet with high calorie, high nutrient liquids
20

Which of the following dietary supplements has substantial research supporting its effectiveness in promoting gains in lean muscle mass during a resistance training program?
A)inosine
B)creatine
C)chromium
D)vitamin 12
E)omega-3 fatty acids





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