Weight training Exam 1 UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
strength training - CORRECT ANSWER working muscles against an opposing force
weight training - CORRECT ANSWER the use of free weights (dumbbells and
barbells) and weight machines
resistance training - CORRECT ANSWER multiple types of resistance—including
weights but also body weight, resistance bands, medicine balls
1859 - CORRECT ANSWER weight "lifting" is introduced to the US and Canada by
GB Kinship, who toured giving lectures
1896 - CORRECT ANSWER the first modern-day Olympics are held, and weight
lifting is included as an official sport
1932 - CORRECT ANSWER 3 lifts are standard Olympic events: the press (eliminated
in 1972), the snatch, and the clean and jerk. the US dominates the competition through the
30s,40s, and 50s
1950s-1960s - CORRECT ANSWER bodybuilding becomes more popular and the first
mr. universe and ms. olympia contests are held
1970 - CORRECT ANSWER weight machines begin to be introduced to gyms, where
their use is quickly embraced
1985 - CORRECT ANSWER the bodybuilding movie Pumping Iron sends thousands
of adults to the gym with the hope of making changes to their bodies
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
strength training - CORRECT ANSWER working muscles against an opposing force
weight training - CORRECT ANSWER the use of free weights (dumbbells and
barbells) and weight machines
resistance training - CORRECT ANSWER multiple types of resistance—including
weights but also body weight, resistance bands, medicine balls
1859 - CORRECT ANSWER weight "lifting" is introduced to the US and Canada by
GB Kinship, who toured giving lectures
1896 - CORRECT ANSWER the first modern-day Olympics are held, and weight
lifting is included as an official sport
1932 - CORRECT ANSWER 3 lifts are standard Olympic events: the press (eliminated
in 1972), the snatch, and the clean and jerk. the US dominates the competition through the
30s,40s, and 50s
1950s-1960s - CORRECT ANSWER bodybuilding becomes more popular and the first
mr. universe and ms. olympia contests are held
1970 - CORRECT ANSWER weight machines begin to be introduced to gyms, where
their use is quickly embraced
1985 - CORRECT ANSWER the bodybuilding movie Pumping Iron sends thousands
of adults to the gym with the hope of making changes to their bodies
