Bodybuilding Exercises 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which exercise is considered the most effective compound movement for overall posterior chain development?
- Leg extension
- Conventional deadlift (Correct answer)
- Calf raise
- Bicep curl
Correct answer: Conventional deadlift
The conventional deadlift recruits the glutes, hamstrings, erectors, and back as a single coordinated chain.
Question 2: During a barbell back squat, where should the bar typically rest for a 'low-bar' position?
- On the front delts
- Across the rear deltoids/mid-traps (Correct answer)
- On top of the traps
- On the collarbone
Correct answer: Across the rear deltoids/mid-traps
The low-bar squat places the bar across the rear delts and mid-traps to allow more hip drive.
Question 3: Which exercise primarily isolates the long head of the triceps?
- Overhead triceps extension (Correct answer)
- Lateral raise
- Hammer curl
- Pec fly
Correct answer: Overhead triceps extension
The overhead position stretches and emphasizes the long head of the triceps.
Question 4: What is the main target muscle of the Romanian deadlift (RDL)?
- Quadriceps
- Hamstrings and glutes (Correct answer)
- Chest
- Biceps
Correct answer: Hamstrings and glutes
The RDL keeps a slight knee bend and hinges at the hips to load the hamstrings and glutes.
Question 5: Which movement best develops the lateral (side) head of the deltoid for wider shoulders?
- Front raise
- Dumbbell lateral raise (Correct answer)
- Upright shrug
- Bench press
Correct answer: Dumbbell lateral raise
Lateral raises lift the arms out to the sides, directly targeting the medial deltoid.
Question 6: For maximal chest development, which grip width on the bench press emphasizes the pecs most?
- Very narrow, hands touching
- Moderate to slightly wide (Correct answer)
- Reverse grip only
- One-arm grip
Correct answer: Moderate to slightly wide
A moderate-to-slightly-wide grip increases horizontal adduction at the shoulder, loading the pecs.
Question 7: Which exercise is best for targeting the latissimus dorsi width?
- Wide-grip pull-up (Correct answer)
- Leg press
- Crunch
- Wrist curl
Correct answer: Wide-grip pull-up
Wide-grip pull-ups emphasize lat width through shoulder adduction.
Bodybuilding Exercises 2
Which exercise is considered the most effective compound movement for overall posterior chain development?