What should you always do before lifting weights?

(1 point)
Responses

Drink water
Drink water

Stretch properly
Stretch properly

Talk to a friend
Talk to a friend

Eat

Eat

Which of the following is a weight training machine you may find in a gym?

(1 point)
Responses

Universal machine
Universal machine

Elliptical trainer
Elliptical trainer

Stair climber
Stair climber

Treadmill
Treadmill

Universal machine

________________ are single dumbbells that are held independently in each hand.

Dumbbells

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Apologies for the incorrect response. The proper answer is "Single arm dumbbells."

What is the main difference between free weights and a universal machine?

(1 point)
Responses

Universal machines build bigger muscles because they allow for more repetitions.
Universal machines build bigger muscles because they allow for more repetitions.

Universal machines are safer because the weights are not above the body.
Universal machines are safer because the weights are not above the body.

Universal machines are for advanced weight lifters only.
Universal machines are for advanced weight lifters only.

There is no difference.

Universal machines are safer because the weights are not above the body.

The weight lifting bar weighs ___________ pounds.

The weight of a weightlifting bar can vary, but a standard Olympic bar used in most gyms weighs approximately 45 pounds (20 kilograms).

Which of the following does a good spotter NOT do?

(1 point)
Responses

Help prevent injury
Help prevent injury

Motivate his/her partner
Motivate his/her partner

Supply help if needed
Supply help if needed

Ignore his/her partner

Ignore his/her partner

Which of the following is NOT an upper body weight training exercise?

(1 point)
Responses

Squats
Squats

Bench press
Bench press

Butterflies
Butterflies

Biceps curl

Squats

Which of the following is NOT a shoulder and back weight training exercise?

(1 point)
Responses

Shoulder shrug
Shoulder shrug

Triceps curl
Triceps curl

Military press
Military press

Suitcase
Suitcase

Triceps curl