Exercise Technique & Safety Flashcards

What is the primary safety concern when performing Olympic lifts (e.g., power clean) with untrained clients?

Answer: High technical demand increases injury risk without proper progressions

Olympic lifts require significant technical skill and mobility; performing them without proper progressions significantly increases the risk of injury.

What does 'spotting' refer to in resistance training?

Answer: Providing assistance or safety support to a client performing an exercise

Spotting involves physically assisting or standing ready to assist a client during an exercise to prevent injury if they cannot complete the lift safely.

What is the primary purpose of a cool-down after exercise?

Answer: Gradually lower heart rate and promote venous return

A cool-down gradually reduces exercise intensity, helping heart rate return to normal and facilitating venous blood return to prevent blood pooling.

What is DOMS and when does it typically peak?

Answer: Delayed onset muscle soreness; peaks 24–72 hours after exercise

DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) results from microdamage to muscle fibers and typically peaks 24–72 hours after an unaccustomed or high-eccentric workout.

What does 'PRICE' stand for in first-aid for acute musculoskeletal injuries?

Answer: Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

PRICE (Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is the standard first-aid protocol for managing acute soft tissue injuries like sprains and strains.

What is the primary risk of performing resistance training with improper breathing (breath holding too long)?

Answer: Valsalva-induced spike in blood pressure, risking cardiovascular events

Prolonged breath holding causes a significant rise in blood pressure, which is dangerous for clients with hypertension or cardiovascular conditions.