Chapter 14 Achieving Muscular Fitness Vocabulary Flashcards Go

Chapter 14 - Achieving Muscular Fitness Vocabulary Flashcards Go to first word…

Spotter Click to check your answer…

Spotter… Someone who assists the weightlifter. Next Vocabulary Term

Negatives Click to check your answer…

Negatives: Eccentric Contractions Next Vocabulary Term

Set Click to check your answer…

Set … In weight training, a group of successive repetitions without rest. Next Vocabulary Term

Isometric Click to check your answer…

Isometric… A static muscle contraction against an immovable resistance. The muscle length remains constant while muscle tension increases. Next Vocabulary Term

1 RM Click to check your answer…

1 RM… One Repetition Maximum - the most weight you can properly lift through the full range of motion one time. Next Vocabulary Term

Isokinetic Click to check your answer…

Isokinetic… Training in which the length of the muscle changes while the contraction is performed at a constant speed. A weight machine provides maximum resistance throughout the entire range of motion. Next Vocabulary Term

Specificity Click to check your answer…

Specificity… Improvement occurring only in the fitness area which is exercised. You must work the exact muscle group that you wish to develop. Next Vocabulary Term

Isotonic Click to check your answer…

Isotonic… A muscle contraction involving shortening and lengthening of the muscles and movement of a joint. Next Vocabulary Term

Progression Click to check your answer…

Progression… Gradual increase in exercise or activity over a period of time. The muscle must lift more each time if it is to become progressively stronger. Next Vocabulary Term

Overload Principle Click to check your answer…

Overload Principle… One of the principles of training which determines the effectiveness of a training program. It involves adjusting the frequency, intensity, time, and type of exercise. Go to first word… Go to Chapter Menu