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What should you always do before lifting weights?
(1 point)
Responses

Drink water
Drink water

Stretch properly
Stretch properly

Talk to a friend
Talk to a friend

Eat

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The best response to “What should you always do before lifting weights?” is:

Stretch properly

It’s important to properly warm up and stretch before lifting weights to prevent injury and improve performance. Drinking water and eating can also be important, but stretching is specifically aimed at preparing your muscles for the workout.

Which of the following is a weight training machine you may find in a gym?
(1 point)
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Universal machine
Universal machine

Elliptical trainer
Elliptical trainer

Stair climber
Stair climber

Treadmill

The correct response is:

Universal machine

A universal machine is a type of weight training machine designed to allow users to perform multiple exercises with adjustable weight. The other options (elliptical trainer, stair climber, and treadmill) are primarily cardio equipment.

Match the word with its description. All words will not be used. (1 point)
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single dumbbells that are held independently in each hand
number of pounds the weight lifting bar weighs

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  1. Single dumbbells that are held independently in each hand - Dumbbells
  2. Number of pounds the weight lifting bar weighs - Barbell weight

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Match the word with its description. All words will not be used. (1 point)
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single dumbbells that are held independently in each hand
number of pounds the weight lifting bar weighs

35
free weights
45
weight machine

Here are the correct matches for your descriptions:

  1. Single dumbbells that are held independently in each hand - Free weights
  2. Number of pounds the weight lifting bar weighs - 45 (assuming a standard Olympic barbell which typically weighs 45 pounds)

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What is the main difference between free weights and a universal machine?
(1 point)
Responses

Universal machines build bigger muscles because they allow for more repetitions.
Universal machines build bigger muscles because they allow for more repetitions.

Universal machines are safer because the weights are not above the body.
Universal machines are safer because the weights are not above the body.

Universal machines are for advanced weight lifters only.
Universal machines are for advanced weight lifters only.

There is no difference.

The best response to the question "What is the main difference between free weights and a universal machine?" is:

Universal machines are safer because the weights are not above the body.

Universal machines provide support and guidance, often reducing the risk of injury compared to lifting free weights, which require more stabilization and control.

Which of the following does a good spotter NOT do?
(1 point)
Responses

Help prevent injury
Help prevent injury

Motivate his/her partner
Motivate his/her partner

Supply help if needed
Supply help if needed

Ignore his/her partner
Ignore his/her partner

The correct response to "Which of the following does a good spotter NOT do?" is:

Ignore his/her partner

A good spotter is actively engaged and attentive to their partner's needs while lifting, providing assistance, motivation, and guidance as necessary. Ignoring the partner goes against the role of a good spotter.