weightlifting EOT study guide UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
carla loves doing standing bar squats, yet she would like to focus more on her glutes? -
CORRECT ANSWER - bring feet closer together so they are almost touching
jim wants to try out for football and he feels that his muscular strength and endurance should be
improved. what excercises will likely assist jim increase his muscualr strength and
cardiorespiratory endurance? - CORRECT ANSWER - squats and interval running
what type of pulse monitoring is found near the wrist? - CORRECT ANSWER - the radial
artery
performing a lat pull down can cause damage to the vertebrae. what section of the vertebral
column can be damaged? - CORRECT ANSWER - cervical
what lifting program would help someone increase their muscular endurance? - CORRECT
ANSWER - low weights, high repetitions
how does performing squats reduce stress levels? - CORRECT ANSWER - they increase
oxygen intake
what is the lowest number of days a person should workout to maintain a level of fitness? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 3 days
what principle of fitness includes the number of sessions per week? - CORRECT
ANSWER - frequency
, pete wants to improve the strength of his latissimus dorsi. what strategy should he use? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 3 sets 8 to 12 single arm dumbbell rows
larry wants to improve the strength of his pactoralis major muscles. what excercises should be
performed? - CORRECT ANSWER - bench press with lower reps and heavy weight
what is your main source of fuel when strength training? - CORRECT ANSWER -
carbohydrates
when doing squats, what technique has the greatest potential for injury? - CORRECT
ANSWER - knees extended over toes
when performing the deadlift, what is an important mechanical principle to consider for safety
reasons? - CORRECT ANSWER - proper knee-toe alignment
where should your center of gravity be for balance during a squat? - CORRECT
ANSWER - low and center
what equipment can be used to substitute for the squat if you have no spotters? - CORRECT
ANSWER - leg press
what should you do in the weight room after completing an excercise? - CORRECT
ANSWER - clean equipment, return weights to proper place
what is the primary benefit of resistance training? - CORRECT ANSWER - muscular
fitness
olympic weight training has been very successful in places like china, the soviet union, and
bulgaria. what is likely the reason their programs have been so successful? - CORRECT
ANSWER - athletes train differently
ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
carla loves doing standing bar squats, yet she would like to focus more on her glutes? -
CORRECT ANSWER - bring feet closer together so they are almost touching
jim wants to try out for football and he feels that his muscular strength and endurance should be
improved. what excercises will likely assist jim increase his muscualr strength and
cardiorespiratory endurance? - CORRECT ANSWER - squats and interval running
what type of pulse monitoring is found near the wrist? - CORRECT ANSWER - the radial
artery
performing a lat pull down can cause damage to the vertebrae. what section of the vertebral
column can be damaged? - CORRECT ANSWER - cervical
what lifting program would help someone increase their muscular endurance? - CORRECT
ANSWER - low weights, high repetitions
how does performing squats reduce stress levels? - CORRECT ANSWER - they increase
oxygen intake
what is the lowest number of days a person should workout to maintain a level of fitness? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 3 days
what principle of fitness includes the number of sessions per week? - CORRECT
ANSWER - frequency
, pete wants to improve the strength of his latissimus dorsi. what strategy should he use? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 3 sets 8 to 12 single arm dumbbell rows
larry wants to improve the strength of his pactoralis major muscles. what excercises should be
performed? - CORRECT ANSWER - bench press with lower reps and heavy weight
what is your main source of fuel when strength training? - CORRECT ANSWER -
carbohydrates
when doing squats, what technique has the greatest potential for injury? - CORRECT
ANSWER - knees extended over toes
when performing the deadlift, what is an important mechanical principle to consider for safety
reasons? - CORRECT ANSWER - proper knee-toe alignment
where should your center of gravity be for balance during a squat? - CORRECT
ANSWER - low and center
what equipment can be used to substitute for the squat if you have no spotters? - CORRECT
ANSWER - leg press
what should you do in the weight room after completing an excercise? - CORRECT
ANSWER - clean equipment, return weights to proper place
what is the primary benefit of resistance training? - CORRECT ANSWER - muscular
fitness
olympic weight training has been very successful in places like china, the soviet union, and
bulgaria. what is likely the reason their programs have been so successful? - CORRECT
ANSWER - athletes train differently
