1. Vocabulary Flashcards Chapter 14 - Achieving Muscular Fitness Go to first word…

2. Spotter Click to check your answer…

3. Next Vocabulary Term Spotter… Someone who assists the weightlifter.

4. Negatives Click to check your answer…

5. Next Vocabulary Term Eccentric Contractions Negatives:

6. Set Click to check your answer…

7. Next Vocabulary Term In weight training, a group of successive repetitions without rest. Set …

8. Isometric Click to check your answer…

9. Next Vocabulary Term Isometric… A static muscle contraction against an immovable resistance. The muscle length remains constant while muscle tension increases.

10. 1 RM Click to check your answer…

11. Next Vocabulary Term One Repetition Maximum - the most weight you can properly lift through the full range of motion one time. 1 RM…

12. Isokinetic Click to check your answer…

13. Next Vocabulary Term Training in which the length of the muscle changes while the contraction is performed at a constant speed. A weight machine provides maximum resistance throughout the entire range of motion. Isokinetic…

14. Specificity Click to check your answer…

15. Next Vocabulary Term Improvement occurring only in the fitness area which is exercised. You must work the exact muscle group that you wish to develop. Specificity…

16. Isotonic Click to check your answer…

17. Next Vocabulary Term A muscle contraction involving shortening and lengthening of the muscles and movement of a joint. Isotonic…

18. Progression Click to check your answer…

19. Next Vocabulary Term Gradual increase in exercise or activity over a period of time. The muscle must lift more each time if it is to become progressively stronger. Progression…

20. Overload Principle Click to check your answer…

21. Go to first word… One of the principles of training which determines the effectiveness of a training program. It involves adjusting the frequency, intensity, time, and type of exercise. Overload Principle… Go to Chapter Menu