General culture questions – Gym and physical training

Which muscle group is mainly worked with squats?
A) Chest
B) Legs
C) Back
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Answer: Legs
Which exercise is ideal for strengthening the pecs?
A) Deadlift
B) Bench press
C) Barbell Rowing
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Answer: Bench press
Which macronutrient is essential for muscle development?
A) Fats
B) Protein
C) Carbohydrates
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Answer: Proteins
What does “HIIT” stand for?
A) High-Intensity Interval Training
B) Heavy Intense Intra Training
C) Hyper Integrated Internal Tension
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Answer: High-Intensity Interval Training
When is the best time to do static stretching?
A) Before training
B) During exercise
C) After the workout
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Answer: After the workout
What apparatus is commonly used to work cardio?
A) Flat bench
B) Rowing machine
C) Cage squat rack
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Answer: Rowing machine
What is a common sign of overtraining?
A) Increased energy
B) Steady progress
C) Constant fatigue and poor performance
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Answer: Constant fatigue and poor performance
Which exercise primarily works the triceps?
A) Parallel dips
B) Barbell curls
C) Dumbbell Lunges
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Answer: Parallel dips
What is a repetition in training?
A) A complete set
B) A single movement of an exercise
C) The rest time
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Answer: A single movement of an exercise
What type of exercise is an abdominal plank?
A) Isometric
B) Dynamic
C) Explosive
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Answer: Isometric
Which beverage is ideal for staying hydrated during training?
A) Water
B) Soft drink
C) Coffee
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Answer: Water
Which muscle does the “barbell rowing” exercise primarily work?
A) Back
B) Quadriceps
C) Pectorals
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Answer: Back
What does “RM” mean in the context of the gym?
A) Muscle routine
B) Repetition with the maximum possible weight
C) Medium resistance
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Answer: Repetition at maximum possible weight.
What is recommended to avoid injury when lifting weights?
A) Not warming up
B) Using poor technique
C) Maintain good posture
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Answer: Maintain good posture
What is the compound exercise that works legs and lower back?
A) Leg curl
B) Deadlift
C) Lateral raises
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Answer: Deadlift
Which part of the body is trained with pull-ups?
A) Legs
B) Back and arms
C) Abdomen
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Answer: Back and arms
What apparatus is used to exercise the quadriceps?
A) Leg press
B) Femoral curl
C) Z-bar
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Answer: Leg press
Which supplement is commonly used to increase muscle mass?
A) Omega-3
B) Creatine
C) Melatonin
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Answer: Creatine
What is the recommended rest between sets to gain strength?
A) 10 seconds
B) 30 seconds
C) 1 to 3 minutes
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Answer: 1 to 3 minutes
What is the core?
A) The arm muscles
B) The center of the body: abdominals and lower back
C) Buttocks
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Answer: The center of the body: abdominals and low back
Which type of workout combines strength and cardio exercises in a single session?
A) Pilates
B) Functional training
C) Yoga
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Answer: Functional training


Interpretation according to your hits (21 questions):

  • 18-21 hits:
    You’re a gym expert! I’m sure you train with intelligence and perseverance.
  • 13-17 hits:
    You have a good fitness knowledge base – keep it up!
  • 7-12 hits:
    You’re doing well, but you could brush up on some key training concepts.
  • 1-6 hits:
    You still have a ways to go, but the important thing is to get started.
  • 0 hits:
    Time to get informed before you lift that weight!
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