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Resistance Training and Exercise Technique Flashcards

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  1. Which muscle action occurs when the muscle generates force while lengthening?

    Answer: Eccentric

    Eccentric muscle action occurs when the muscle produces force while lengthening, such as lowering a weight under control.

  2. According to NASM, what is the primary purpose of the stabilization endurance phase (Phase 1) of the OPT model regarding resistance training?

    Answer: Improving neuromuscular efficiency and joint stability

    Phase 1 focuses on improving neuromuscular efficiency, stabilization strength, and postural control before progressing to higher-intensity training.

  3. What is the recommended repetition tempo for the stabilization endurance phase of resistance training in the NASM OPT model?

    Answer: 4/2/1

    NASM recommends a 4/2/1 tempo (4-second eccentric, 2-second isometric, 1-second concentric) during Phase 1 to improve neuromuscular control.

  4. A client performs a squat and exhibits an anterior pelvic tilt. Which muscle is most likely overactive and should be inhibited?

    Answer: Hip flexors

    Overactive hip flexors pull the pelvis anteriorly, contributing to anterior pelvic tilt during movement assessments.

  5. Which of the following best describes the principle of progressive overload in resistance training?

    Answer: Systematically increasing training demands to stimulate continued adaptation

    Progressive overload requires gradually increasing training variables (volume, intensity, frequency) to continually challenge the body and drive adaptation.

  6. When performing a barbell back squat, what should the client's knee position be relative to the toes?

    Answer: Knees should track over the second and third toes

    NASM teaches that the knees should track in line with the second and third toes to maintain proper alignment and reduce injury risk.

  7. What is the term for the maximum amount of force a muscle can produce in a single maximal effort?

    Answer: Maximal strength

    Maximal strength is defined as the maximum force a muscle or muscle group can produce in a single maximal voluntary contraction.