Weight Training Exam 2025 Questions
and Answers
Atrophy - ANSWER-Decrease in size of a body part or tissue
Hyperplasia - ANSWER-Increase in the number of muscle cells (fibers)
Hypertrophy - ANSWER-Increase in the size of muscle fiber usually stimulated by
muscle overload
Joint - ANSWER-The place where bones intersect. Joints are often surrounded by
joint capsules and are supported by ligaments and, to a lesser degree, by muscles
Ligaments - ANSWER-Structures that connect bone to bone
Tendons - ANSWER-Rigid structures that connect muscles to bones
Origin - ANSWER-The point of attachment or end of a muscle that is fixed during
contraction
insertion - ANSWER-The place of attachment of a muscle to the bone, which the
muscles moves
Muscle fibers - ANSWER-Cells causing contraction of the muscles
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, Multipennate Muscles - ANSWER-Muscles in which the fibers are aligned in
several directions
Fat-free weight - ANSWER-lean body mass
Stabilizers - ANSWER-Muscles that contract during a lift that with no significant
movement
Muscle definition - ANSWER-Property of having the size and shape of a muscle
clearly visible. Best developed by decreasing surface fat and increasing muscle size.
Body Building - ANSWER-A form of weight training dedicated to improving the
shape and appearance of the body
Circuit training - ANSWER-A technique involving a series of weight training
stations. The weight trainer performs an exercise and rapidly moves to the next
station with little or no rest. Circuit Training develops Cardiovascular endurance,
though not as effectively as endurance exercises such as running, cycling or
swimming
Functional training - ANSWER-Exercises that mimic movements used in sports or
daily life
Pyramiding - ANSWER-A training technique that uses increased amounts of
weight with succeeding sets. After a maximum weight is reached, the remaining
sets are done with decreasing amounts of weight
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and Answers
Atrophy - ANSWER-Decrease in size of a body part or tissue
Hyperplasia - ANSWER-Increase in the number of muscle cells (fibers)
Hypertrophy - ANSWER-Increase in the size of muscle fiber usually stimulated by
muscle overload
Joint - ANSWER-The place where bones intersect. Joints are often surrounded by
joint capsules and are supported by ligaments and, to a lesser degree, by muscles
Ligaments - ANSWER-Structures that connect bone to bone
Tendons - ANSWER-Rigid structures that connect muscles to bones
Origin - ANSWER-The point of attachment or end of a muscle that is fixed during
contraction
insertion - ANSWER-The place of attachment of a muscle to the bone, which the
muscles moves
Muscle fibers - ANSWER-Cells causing contraction of the muscles
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, Multipennate Muscles - ANSWER-Muscles in which the fibers are aligned in
several directions
Fat-free weight - ANSWER-lean body mass
Stabilizers - ANSWER-Muscles that contract during a lift that with no significant
movement
Muscle definition - ANSWER-Property of having the size and shape of a muscle
clearly visible. Best developed by decreasing surface fat and increasing muscle size.
Body Building - ANSWER-A form of weight training dedicated to improving the
shape and appearance of the body
Circuit training - ANSWER-A technique involving a series of weight training
stations. The weight trainer performs an exercise and rapidly moves to the next
station with little or no rest. Circuit Training develops Cardiovascular endurance,
though not as effectively as endurance exercises such as running, cycling or
swimming
Functional training - ANSWER-Exercises that mimic movements used in sports or
daily life
Pyramiding - ANSWER-A training technique that uses increased amounts of
weight with succeeding sets. After a maximum weight is reached, the remaining
sets are done with decreasing amounts of weight
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