Exercise Programming & Technique Flashcards
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Which of the following describes the 'sticking point' in a resistance exercise like the bench press?
Answer: The portion of the range of motion where mechanical disadvantage makes the lift hardest
The sticking point is the portion of the range of motion where muscle leverage is poorest, creating the greatest mechanical disadvantage and most likely point of failure.
What does the term 'training density' refer to?
Answer: The amount of work performed per unit of time
Training density refers to the volume of work (sets × reps × load) performed within a given time period, and increasing density is a method of progressive overload.
For a client with anterior pelvic tilt, which exercise combination would best address the underlying muscle imbalances?
Answer: Hip flexor stretching + glute and abdominal strengthening
Anterior pelvic tilt is typically caused by tight hip flexors pulling the pelvis forward and weak glutes/abdominals failing to posteriorly tilt — addressing both corrects the imbalance.
What is the primary difference between isotonic and isometric muscle contractions?
Answer: Isotonic involves joint movement; isometric produces force without joint movement
Isotonic contractions involve joint movement (e.g., a bicep curl), while isometric contractions generate force without changing joint angle or muscle length (e.g., holding a plank).
A client reports shoulder impingement symptoms. Which exercise modification is most appropriate during pressing movements?
Answer: Use a neutral grip and limit range of motion above 90 degrees
A neutral grip reduces internal rotation stress, and limiting range above 90 degrees avoids the impingement zone where the subacromial space is most compressed.
Which training variable, when manipulated, has the greatest acute impact on muscle hypertrophy according to research?
Answer: Total weekly volume (sets per muscle group)
Research consistently identifies total weekly volume (number of hard sets per muscle group per week) as the primary driver of hypertrophy adaptations.
What is the proper foot position for maximizing quad activation during a leg press?
Answer: Low and narrow foot placement
A low and narrow foot placement on the leg press increases the range of knee flexion and extension, emphasizing the quadriceps over the glutes and hamstrings.