Bodybuilding Essentials 2

Question 1

What is the primary role of progressive overload in muscle growth?

Accepted Answer

Gradually increasing training demands to force adaptation

Answer

Keeping the same weight to maintain endurance

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Reducing rest periods to burn fat

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Avoiding any change to prevent injury

Question 2

Which macronutrient is most critical for muscle protein synthesis?

Accepted Answer

Protein

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Saturated fat

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Simple sugar

Answer

Fiber

Question 3

During which period does most muscle repair and growth actually occur?

Accepted Answer

During recovery and sleep

Answer

During the heaviest set

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During the warm-up

Answer

During cardio sessions

Question 4

What is a 'compound' exercise?

Accepted Answer

A movement working multiple joints and muscle groups

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An exercise using only one muscle

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A stretch held for time

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A cardio-only drill

Question 5

Roughly how much protein per pound of bodyweight is commonly recommended for hypertrophy?

Accepted Answer

About 0.7 to 1 gram

Answer

About 0.1 gram

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About 3 grams

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Protein is unnecessary

Question 6

What does a caloric surplus accomplish in a bulking phase?

Accepted Answer

Provides extra energy to support muscle gain

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Guarantees only fat loss

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Prevents all weight change

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Eliminates the need for training

Question 7

Why is proper form prioritized over lifting maximal weight for beginners?

Accepted Answer

It reduces injury risk and targets the intended muscles

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It burns more calories than form-free lifting

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It makes the weight feel lighter permanently

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It is required only for competitions