Bodybuilding Essentials 3

Question 1

What is 'time under tension' in resistance training?

Accepted Answer

The total duration a muscle is under load during a set

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The rest time between sets

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The time spent stretching

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The length of a cardio session

Question 2

Which hormone is most associated with promoting muscle growth?

Accepted Answer

Testosterone

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Insulin's only role is fat storage

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Cortisol

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Melatonin

Question 3

What is the purpose of a 'deload' week?

Accepted Answer

To reduce training intensity and allow recovery

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To maximize one-rep maxes

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To skip eating entirely

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To add the heaviest weights possible

Question 4

Which rep range is most commonly cited as the 'hypertrophy zone'?

Accepted Answer

About 6 to 12 reps

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About 1 to 2 reps

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About 30 to 40 reps

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Reps do not matter

Question 5

What does the term 'cutting' refer to in bodybuilding?

Accepted Answer

Eating at a deficit to lose fat while keeping muscle

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Gaining as much weight as possible

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Stopping all training

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Removing protein from the diet

Question 6

Why is hydration important for muscle performance?

Accepted Answer

Muscle cells need water for function and pumps

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Water replaces the need for protein

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It only matters for cardio

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Dehydration improves strength

Question 7

What is the role of carbohydrates around a workout?

Accepted Answer

To fuel performance and replenish glycogen

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To block muscle growth

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To dehydrate the body

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To replace sleep