Muscle Power: Test Your Strength and Endurance

Question 1

Which exercise will help you build stronger arms?

Accepted Answer

Push-ups

Answer

Sit-ups

Answer

Jumping jacks

Question 2

What happens to your muscles when you exercise?

Accepted Answer

They get stronger and bigger

Answer

They get weaker and smaller

Answer

Nothing happens

Question 3

Which of these is NOT a good thing about having strong muscles?

Accepted Answer

More likely to get hurt

Answer

Better balance

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Better posture

Question 4

True or False: It's a good idea to warm up before exercising to avoid injuries.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 5

Which is a good way to cool down after exercising?

Accepted Answer

Stretching

Answer

Sitting down and resting

Answer

Eating a candy bar

Question 6

What kind of exercise is best for improving muscular endurance?

Accepted Answer

Long, slow exercises

Answer

Short, quick bursts of exercise

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Lifting very heavy weights

Answer

Stretching

Question 7

Which food is a good source of protein, which our muscles need to grow?

Accepted Answer

A piece of chicken

Answer

A candy bar

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A can of soda

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Potato chips

Question 8

When exercising to get stronger muscles, what is important?

Accepted Answer

Resting between sets of exercises

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Using a weight that is too heavy

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Doing as many repetitions as you can without resting

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Exercising every single day

Question 9

Which exercise is good for strengthening the muscles in the front of your thighs?

Accepted Answer

Lunges

Answer

Sit-ups

Answer

Push-ups

Answer

Plank

Question 10

What is a 'warm-up' before exercise?

Accepted Answer

Exercises to get your body ready for physical activity

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Exercises that only involve stretching

Answer

Cooling down after exercising

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Exercises just for fun

Question 11

What happens when your muscles get tired?

Accepted Answer

You can't move them as much

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They get stronger

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Your heart beats faster

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Your balance improves

Question 12

What's the best way to help a sore muscle heal?

Accepted Answer

Rest the muscle and put ice on it

Answer

Exercise the muscle as much as possible

Answer

Ignore it and hope it gets better

Answer

Take pain relievers and keep exercising

Question 13

Which activity helps to improve muscular endurance?

Accepted Answer

Holding a light weight for a long period

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Holding a heavy weight for a short period

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Lifting heavy weights multiple times

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Running a short distance multiple times

Question 14

What is an example of a compound exercise that builds muscular strength?

Accepted Answer

Lunges

Answer

Bicep curls

Answer

Crunches

Answer

Jumping jacks

Question 15

What is key to developing muscular endurance?

Accepted Answer

Using light weights and doing many repetitions

Answer

Using heavy weights and doing few repetitions

Answer

Lifting weights quickly and doing long sets

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Taking short rest periods between sets

Question 16

Which is the largest muscle in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Buttocks (gluteus maximus)

Answer

Biceps

Answer

Quadriceps

Answer

Calves

Question 17

Is it okay to keep exercising even if you feel pain?

Accepted Answer

No

Answer

Yes

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of having strong muscles?

Accepted Answer

Improved flexibility

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Better balance

Answer

Reduced risk of injury

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Enhanced athletic performance

Question 19

What kind of exercise helps to improve muscular endurance?

Accepted Answer

Lifting lighter weights for many repetitions

Answer

Lifting heavy weights for a few repetitions

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Stretching

Answer

Running

Question 20

Which group of muscles helps you bend your arm at the elbow?

Accepted Answer

Biceps

Answer

Triceps

Answer

Deltoids

Answer

Pectorals

Question 21

True or False: Muscular strength and endurance are the same thing.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 22

Why is it important to include rest in your exercise plan?

Accepted Answer

To allow your muscles to repair themselves

Answer

To improve your focus

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To increase your heart rate

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To make your workouts more challenging

Question 23

Which of the following exercises works multiple muscle groups at once?

Accepted Answer

Leg press

Answer

Bicep curls

Answer

Calf raises

Answer

Tricep extensions

Question 24

When you lower your body during a squat, your muscles are in what type of contraction?

Accepted Answer

Eccentric

Answer

Concentric

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Isometric

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Plyometric

Question 25

When you work out your muscles, what happens to them?

Accepted Answer

They get stronger

Answer

They get weaker

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They stay the same

Answer

They get smaller

Question 26

Which of these is NOT a benefit of having strong muscles?

Accepted Answer

Losing muscle mass

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Improved balance

Answer

Reduced risk of getting hurt

Answer

More confidence

Question 27

Which part of the muscle helps it pull?

Accepted Answer

Myosin

Answer

Myoglobin

Answer

Creatine

Answer

Actin

Question 28

Which muscle bends the elbow?

Accepted Answer

Biceps brachii

Answer

Triceps brachii

Answer

Deltoids

Answer

Pectoralis major

Question 29

Which of these activities can help you build muscular strength?

Accepted Answer

Lifting weights

Answer

Jumping rope

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Running a marathon

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Swimming

Question 30

What is the key difference between muscular strength and muscular endurance?

Accepted Answer

Strength is the ability to lift heavy weights, while endurance is the ability to lift lighter weights for a longer period.

Answer

Strength is the ability to hold a position, while endurance is the ability to move.

Question 31

Before engaging in strength-building exercises, it's important to:

Accepted Answer

Do both a and b

Answer

Warm up properly

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Stretch your muscles

Answer

Neither a nor b

Question 32

How do muscles use food to help us move?

Accepted Answer

Muscles convert food into energy for movement.

Answer

Nerves tell muscles to move.

Answer

Eating food makes muscles grow larger and stronger.

Question 33

Which protein helps muscles move?

Accepted Answer

Myosin

Answer

Collagen

Answer

Keratin

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Hemoglobin

Question 34

Which action builds muscular strength?

Accepted Answer

Pushing against a sturdy object

Answer

Running a short distance quickly

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Jumping up and down

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Throwing a ball

Question 35

What does it mean to have muscular endurance?

Accepted Answer

Being able to use your muscles for a long time without getting tired

Answer

Having very strong muscles

Answer

Being able to move your muscles very quickly

Question 36

Which activity helps improve muscular endurance?

Accepted Answer

Doing jumping jacks for 2 minutes

Answer

Lifting heavy weights

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Sprinting for 100 meters

Question 37

What happens to your muscles if you exercise them often?

Accepted Answer

They become stronger and bigger

Answer

They stay the same

Answer

They get injured

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They become weaker and smaller

Question 38

Why is it important to exercise both strength and endurance in your muscles?

Accepted Answer

Because it helps you do many different activities and lowers your risk of injury

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Because it makes you look more muscular

Answer

Because it helps you lose weight

Question 39

What should you do if you have muscle pain that doesn't go away after a few days?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor

Answer

Ignore it

Answer

Keep exercising

Answer

Take more pain medication

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a good source of protein for building muscle?

Accepted Answer

Candy

Answer

Eggs

Answer

Beans

Answer

Chicken

Question 41

Why is it important to warm up before exercising?

Accepted Answer

To get your muscles ready for activity and lower the chance of injury

Answer

To make your muscles tired

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To make you sweat more

Question 42

What happens to your muscles when you exercise regularly?

Accepted Answer

They get stronger and larger

Answer

They get weaker and smaller

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They stay the same size

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They get shorter

Question 43

What is the main difference between muscular strength and muscular endurance?

Accepted Answer

Strength is the ability to lift heavy things, while endurance is the ability to keep exercising for a long time.

Answer

They are the same thing.

Question 44

Why is it important to warm up before exercising?

Accepted Answer

To prepare your muscles for activity and reduce the risk of injury

Answer

To make you sweat more

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To make you tired

Question 45

What should you do if you start to feel pain while exercising?

Accepted Answer

Stop exercising and tell your teacher or coach

Answer

Exercise through the pain

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Ignore it and keep going

Answer

Take a break and then start again

Question 46

What is the best way to cool down after exercising?

Accepted Answer

Walk or jog slowly and stretch

Answer

Take a cold shower

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Sit down and rest

Answer

Have a sugary drink

Question 47

Why is it important to rest after exercising?

Accepted Answer

To allow your muscles to recover and rebuild

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To make you hungry

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To save energy

Answer

To avoid getting bored