improve sports-specific movements and strength correct answers Resistance machines do NOT
improve
Benefits of resistance machines correct answers -They can be used easily without a spotter
-They can be particularly helpful for newer athletes to learn proper form and control the motion
within the desired plane of movement
-Athletes can ofter lift higher maximal weights and isolate specific muscles, improving absolute
strength
Starting Blocks Optimal hand position correct answers Hands should be slightly wider than
shoulder-width apart with the fingers held together and thumbs under the shoulders.
Plyometrics correct answers Box jumps, depth jumps, and medicine ball throws are an example
of what?
Forefoot correct answers During agility exercises, weight should be concentrated on what part of
the foot?
absolute strength correct answers Yoga does NOT improve
Sticking point correct answers What is the most challenging part of a strength exercise called?
Exhale through the mouth during the concentric phase & inhale through the nose during the
eccentric phase correct answers For most strength exercises, which of the following breathing
patterns is optimal?
providing visual feedback regarding form and technique correct answers Mirrors and video
analysis can be helpful for
increased submaximal heart rate (heart rate actually decreases) correct answers NOT an
adaptation to chronic cardiovascular conditioning
Adaptations to chronic cardiovascular conditioning correct answers -increased heart chamber
size & preload
-increased stroke volume
-increased cardiac output
-blood volume and hemoglobin content of the blood also increase
Achilles tendon tightness correct answers Depth achieved during a squat is often limited by?
5 correct answers When using free weights, how many points of contact should be made for
supine and seated exercises?
palms facing upward toward the face correct answers Supinated grip