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PHED 102A: MIDTERM 2026
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Alternating Grip (Mixed Grip) - correct answer-One hand over
the bar and one hand under the bar (Ex: deadlift or spotting on
bench)
Pronated Grip (Over Grip) - correct answer-Thumbs facing
toward each other (Ex: Bench)
Supinated Grip (Under Grip) - correct answer-Thumbs facing
away from each other (Ex: Bicep Curl)
Cons of Free Weights - correct answer--Safety: Greater risk of
injury
-Longer to learn lifting techniques: more complex than
machines
-Time: little longer to get through a workout
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Pros of Free Weights - correct answer--Cost: Much less
expensive than machines
-Variation of exercises: Free weights can do way more stuff
-Utilization of stabilizing muscles: smaller stabilizing muscles
are used
Cons of Machines - correct answer-Cost: Very expensive
Space: Takes up a bit of space
Lack of Variety in Movement Patterns: stabilizing muscles are
not as active
Pros of Machines - correct answer--Safety: Less risk of injury
-Simplicity: Not much skill needed
-Time: Faster workouts
-Isolation of Muscles: Machine isolates muscles
How much time do you need to spend on weight training each
week? - correct answer-Those who are attempting to gain
muscle size and strength may be in the gym for an hour or two,
4 days per week. However, most newcomers to weight training
can receive considerable benefits from a 30-40 minute workout,
2-3 days per week.
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Will women gain muscle size and develop man-like features
through regular weight training? - correct answer-It is extremely
difficult for women to experience a big increase in muscle size
mainly due to testosterone.
If you gain muscle size then stop working out for a while, will
the muscle turn to fat? - correct answer-Muscle and fat are two
separate body tissues. What can happen, however, is that the
muscles will atrophy (get smaller) due to less demands being
placed upon them.
Spot Reduction - correct answer-Losing body fat from a specific
part of your body
Is spot reduction possible through weight training? - correct
answer-Spot reduction is a myth; Losing body fat involves
reducing fat throughout the entire body and is generally
enhanced by lowering caloric intake and increasing caloric
expenditure.
Will weight training decrease your flexibility and make you
muscle bound? - correct answer-With full range of motion and
PHED 102A: MIDTERM 2026
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Alternating Grip (Mixed Grip) - correct answer-One hand over
the bar and one hand under the bar (Ex: deadlift or spotting on
bench)
Pronated Grip (Over Grip) - correct answer-Thumbs facing
toward each other (Ex: Bench)
Supinated Grip (Under Grip) - correct answer-Thumbs facing
away from each other (Ex: Bicep Curl)
Cons of Free Weights - correct answer--Safety: Greater risk of
injury
-Longer to learn lifting techniques: more complex than
machines
-Time: little longer to get through a workout
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Pros of Free Weights - correct answer--Cost: Much less
expensive than machines
-Variation of exercises: Free weights can do way more stuff
-Utilization of stabilizing muscles: smaller stabilizing muscles
are used
Cons of Machines - correct answer-Cost: Very expensive
Space: Takes up a bit of space
Lack of Variety in Movement Patterns: stabilizing muscles are
not as active
Pros of Machines - correct answer--Safety: Less risk of injury
-Simplicity: Not much skill needed
-Time: Faster workouts
-Isolation of Muscles: Machine isolates muscles
How much time do you need to spend on weight training each
week? - correct answer-Those who are attempting to gain
muscle size and strength may be in the gym for an hour or two,
4 days per week. However, most newcomers to weight training
can receive considerable benefits from a 30-40 minute workout,
2-3 days per week.
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Will women gain muscle size and develop man-like features
through regular weight training? - correct answer-It is extremely
difficult for women to experience a big increase in muscle size
mainly due to testosterone.
If you gain muscle size then stop working out for a while, will
the muscle turn to fat? - correct answer-Muscle and fat are two
separate body tissues. What can happen, however, is that the
muscles will atrophy (get smaller) due to less demands being
placed upon them.
Spot Reduction - correct answer-Losing body fat from a specific
part of your body
Is spot reduction possible through weight training? - correct
answer-Spot reduction is a myth; Losing body fat involves
reducing fat throughout the entire body and is generally
enhanced by lowering caloric intake and increasing caloric
expenditure.
Will weight training decrease your flexibility and make you
muscle bound? - correct answer-With full range of motion and
