ISSA Bodybuilding Questions and Answers
1. This type of muscle blends into tendinous insertions that attach to bones, pulling
them to produce movement.
a) Skeletal muscle
b) Smooth muscle
c) Cardiac muscle
d) Tendon muscle
Answer a) Skeletal muscle
Explanation: Skeletal muscles are attached to bones via tendons and are responsible for
voluntary movement by pulling on the skeleton.
2. Muscles are connected to the bones by what?
a) Ligaments
b) Tendons
c) Cartilage
d) Fascia
Answer b) Tendons
Explanation: Tendons are strong connective tissues that attach muscles to bones,
transmitting force to produce movement.
3. What type of muscle fibers is referred to as "couch potato fibers"?
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,a) Type I
b) Type IIA
c) Type IIX
d) Type IIB
Answer c) Type IIX
Explanation: Type IIX fibers are fast-twitch fibers that fatigue quickly and are associated
with explosive movements, but the term "couch potato fibers" is often used humorously to
describe fibers that are less active or slow-twitch; however, in this context, the question
refers to the fast-twitch fibers, which include IIX.
4. Bodybuilders practice muscle confusion because
a) Not all motor units are activated in a movement
b) They want to increase flexibility
c) They want to reduce fatigue
d) To prevent muscle soreness
Answer a) Not all motor units are activated in a movement
Explanation: Muscle confusion involves varying workouts to activate different motor unit
preventing adaptation and promoting continuous muscle growth.
5. Which factor does not induce muscle hypertrophy?
a) Caloric restriction
b) Resistance training
c) Adequate protein intake
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, d) Progressive overload
Answer a) Caloric restriction
Explanation: Caloric restriction can hinder muscle growth; hypertrophy is typically induce
by resistance training, proper nutrition, and overload.
6. What muscle fibers are recruited first in any given movement?
a) Fast-twitch fibers
b) Slow-twitch fibers
c) Type I fibers
d) Type II fibers
Answer b) Slow-twitch fibers
Explanation: Slow-twitch (Type I) fibers are recruited first during low-intensity, enduranc
activities due to their fatigue resistance.
7. What type of muscle fibers are highly resistant to fatigue?
a) Fast-twitch fibers
b) Slow-twitch fibers
c) Type IIX fibers
d) Type IIB fibers
Answer b) Slow-twitch fibers
Explanation: Slow-twitch (Type I) fibers are fatigue-resistant and suited for sustained,
endurance activities.
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1. This type of muscle blends into tendinous insertions that attach to bones, pulling
them to produce movement.
a) Skeletal muscle
b) Smooth muscle
c) Cardiac muscle
d) Tendon muscle
Answer a) Skeletal muscle
Explanation: Skeletal muscles are attached to bones via tendons and are responsible for
voluntary movement by pulling on the skeleton.
2. Muscles are connected to the bones by what?
a) Ligaments
b) Tendons
c) Cartilage
d) Fascia
Answer b) Tendons
Explanation: Tendons are strong connective tissues that attach muscles to bones,
transmitting force to produce movement.
3. What type of muscle fibers is referred to as "couch potato fibers"?
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,a) Type I
b) Type IIA
c) Type IIX
d) Type IIB
Answer c) Type IIX
Explanation: Type IIX fibers are fast-twitch fibers that fatigue quickly and are associated
with explosive movements, but the term "couch potato fibers" is often used humorously to
describe fibers that are less active or slow-twitch; however, in this context, the question
refers to the fast-twitch fibers, which include IIX.
4. Bodybuilders practice muscle confusion because
a) Not all motor units are activated in a movement
b) They want to increase flexibility
c) They want to reduce fatigue
d) To prevent muscle soreness
Answer a) Not all motor units are activated in a movement
Explanation: Muscle confusion involves varying workouts to activate different motor unit
preventing adaptation and promoting continuous muscle growth.
5. Which factor does not induce muscle hypertrophy?
a) Caloric restriction
b) Resistance training
c) Adequate protein intake
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, d) Progressive overload
Answer a) Caloric restriction
Explanation: Caloric restriction can hinder muscle growth; hypertrophy is typically induce
by resistance training, proper nutrition, and overload.
6. What muscle fibers are recruited first in any given movement?
a) Fast-twitch fibers
b) Slow-twitch fibers
c) Type I fibers
d) Type II fibers
Answer b) Slow-twitch fibers
Explanation: Slow-twitch (Type I) fibers are recruited first during low-intensity, enduranc
activities due to their fatigue resistance.
7. What type of muscle fibers are highly resistant to fatigue?
a) Fast-twitch fibers
b) Slow-twitch fibers
c) Type IIX fibers
d) Type IIB fibers
Answer b) Slow-twitch fibers
Explanation: Slow-twitch (Type I) fibers are fatigue-resistant and suited for sustained,
endurance activities.
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