Question
Antonio is leading his fitness class. While instructing deadlifts, what should he say to his classmates to MOST likely help them avoid injury?
(1 point)
Responses

Hold your breath.
Hold your breath.

Keep a flat back.
Keep a flat back.

Strain your neck.
Strain your neck.

Choose a very heavy weight.
Keep a flat back.
The most appropriate response for Antonio to help his classmates avoid injury during deadlifts is to tell them to "Keep a flat back."
To help his classmates avoid injury while doing deadlifts, Antonio should instruct them to keep a flat back. This is the correct response out of the available options.
Explanation:
Deadlifts are a compound exercise that primarily target the posterior chain (lower back, glutes, and hamstrings). Maintaining a flat back during deadlifts is critical for proper form and injury prevention. When performing a deadlift, rounding the lower back can put excessive stress on the spine and increase the risk of injury. To avoid this, it is important to keep the back flat and engage the core muscles to provide stability and support to the spine.
To convey this instruction, Antonio can say something like, "Remember to keep your back flat throughout the movement. Engage your core muscles and maintain a neutral spine position to prevent any unnecessary strain or risk of injury."
On the other hand, the other options would not be helpful or could even increase the risk of injury. "Hold your breath" is a common mistake that can lead to a buildup of internal pressure and compromise proper breathing techniques, causing dizziness or fainting. "Strain your neck" is incorrect as the neck should remain in alignment with the rest of the spine. Lastly, choosing a very heavy weight without proper technique or strength can also increase the risk of injury.