Weightlifting Study Guide 2025
Questions and Answers
Resistance Training - ANSWER-Also known as strength training:
-A program of exercises designed to increase an individual's ability to resist or exert
force
-Builds muscular endurance and strength
-Uses free weights, weight machines, or other weight bearing exercise
What are the benefits of weightlifting? - ANSWER--Muscular strength/endurance
-Increase metabolism and help immune system
-Slows down aging process
-Improves posture, balance, and coordination
-Decreases chance of osteoporosis (can result in back pain)
-Energizes and contributes to positive self-esteem
-Less prone to injuries
-Decreases blood pressure
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, -Lowers chance for diabetes
-Reduces risk for colon cancer
What are some safety measures? - ANSWER--Don't enter the room without
teacher present
-Lift weight light enough to do 12-15 reps
-Put weights back in proper spot
-NO HORSEPLAY OR RUNNING
-Use proper form at all times
-Stay on task
-Only the person lifting may adjust weight/pin
-Use collars when adding weights or barbells
Set - ANSWER-Performing 12-15 repetitions of an exercise
Repetition - ANSWER-Performing an exercise once
Range of Motion - ANSWER-Performing an exercise through the total number of
degrees the joint allows
Spotter - ANSWER-The person that assists you with each repetition
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Questions and Answers
Resistance Training - ANSWER-Also known as strength training:
-A program of exercises designed to increase an individual's ability to resist or exert
force
-Builds muscular endurance and strength
-Uses free weights, weight machines, or other weight bearing exercise
What are the benefits of weightlifting? - ANSWER--Muscular strength/endurance
-Increase metabolism and help immune system
-Slows down aging process
-Improves posture, balance, and coordination
-Decreases chance of osteoporosis (can result in back pain)
-Energizes and contributes to positive self-esteem
-Less prone to injuries
-Decreases blood pressure
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, -Lowers chance for diabetes
-Reduces risk for colon cancer
What are some safety measures? - ANSWER--Don't enter the room without
teacher present
-Lift weight light enough to do 12-15 reps
-Put weights back in proper spot
-NO HORSEPLAY OR RUNNING
-Use proper form at all times
-Stay on task
-Only the person lifting may adjust weight/pin
-Use collars when adding weights or barbells
Set - ANSWER-Performing 12-15 repetitions of an exercise
Repetition - ANSWER-Performing an exercise once
Range of Motion - ANSWER-Performing an exercise through the total number of
degrees the joint allows
Spotter - ANSWER-The person that assists you with each repetition
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