Trivia Flashcards
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During the Overhead Squat Assessment, feet turning out can indicate overactivity in which muscle group?
Answer: Lateral gastrocnemius/soleus
Feet turning out often relate to overactive lateral gastrocnemius and soleus.
What is the primary stabilizer system of the core in NASM terminology?
Answer: Local (stabilization) system
The local stabilization system provides intervertebral support of the core.
Which type of stretching involves holding a stretch for 30 seconds at the first point of tension?
Answer: Static stretching
Static stretching holds a position at mild tension for about 30 seconds.
What does the FITT acronym stand for in program design?
Answer: Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
FITT stands for Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type.
Which phase of the OPT model focuses on maximal force production?
Answer: Phase 4: Maximal Strength
Phase 4, Maximal Strength, targets the highest force production.
The agonist muscle in an exercise is best described as the:
Answer: Prime mover producing the movement
The agonist is the prime mover responsible for the action.
What is the recommended rest interval guideline for the Power phase of OPT?
Answer: 3-5 minutes
Power training typically uses longer rest of about 3 to 5 minutes between sets.