ACSM-CPT ACSM-CPT Resistance Training Techniques 2

Question 1

Which principle involves gradually increasing the training stimulus over time to continue making progress?

Accepted Answer

Progressive overload

Answer

Progressive overload requires systematically increasing training variables such as load, volume, or frequency over time to continue driving adaptations.

Question 2

What is a 'compound' resistance exercise?

Accepted Answer

An exercise involving multiple joints and muscle groups

Answer

Compound exercises involve movement at multiple joints and recruit several major muscle groups simultaneously, making them highly efficient for building strength.

Question 3

The SAID principle stands for 'Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands' and means that training adaptations are:

Accepted Answer

Specific to the type of stress placed on the body

Answer

The SAID principle states that the body adapts specifically to the type and demands of the training stress, so training must match the desired outcome.

Question 4

Which technique reduces load mid-set to extend the set beyond initial failure?

Accepted Answer

Drop sets

Answer

Drop sets involve reducing the resistance immediately after reaching failure so the trainee can continue performing additional reps in the same set.

Question 5

What does 'tempo' refer to in resistance training programming?

Accepted Answer

Speed or timing of each phase of a repetition

Answer

Tempo describes the speed of each phase of a repetition (eccentric, pause, concentric) and can be manipulated to change time under tension and training stimulus.

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ACSM-CPT ACSM-CPT Resistance Training Techniques 2