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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what day in your weight training program can you correct weak points in your physique, according to Arnold?
(a) Tuesday.
(b) Wednesday.
(c) Thursday.
(d) Sunday.

2. What type of attitude is critical to success in bodybuilding?
(a) Mental.
(b) Spiritual.
(c) Physical.
(d) Relaxed.

3. What two factors are key to improvement when developing muscle groups?
(a) Training hard and muscle awareness.
(b) The condition of your weights and muscle awareness.
(c) A positive mental attitude and muscle awareness.
(d) Muscle awareness and stretching.

4. How does the "pairs of days" program foster reaching the maximum size and retention of shape and definition for bodybuilders?
(a) Exercises are arranged in pairs of days.
(b) Exercises are grouped by body section.
(c) Pairs of days are variable.
(d) Different weights are used on varying days.

5. Whom does Arnold beat in the 1970 NABBA Mr. Universe contest in London?
(a) Sergio Oliva.
(b) Reg Park.
(c) Franco Columbu.
(d) Joe Weider.

6. On what areas does Schwarzenegger say you concentrate on Mondays and Thursdays in an accelerated training program?
(a) Legs, arms, and waist.
(b) Back, legs, and waist.
(c) Back, chest, and shoulders.
(d) Abdominals, arms, and waist.

7. What exercise with weights develops the chest muscles?
(a) Pushups.
(b) Lateral raise.
(c) Bench press.
(d) Dorsal stretch.

8. What freehand exercise requires a chinning bar?
(a) Pull-downs.
(b) Sit-ups.
(c) Pull-ups.
(d) Close-Grip Biceps Chin.

9. In a freehand exercise routine, what can provide resistance in addition to free weights?
(a) Extra weights.
(b) Expensive weights.
(c) The weight of the equipment.
(d) An individual's own weight.

10. What should the novice bodybuilder analyze when beginning bodybuilding training?
(a) The equipment.
(b) The gym.
(c) His or her muscle development objectives.
(d) A vitamin regimen.

11. What are two exercises to build the calves in accelerated training?
(a) Standing calf raises and sitting calf raises.
(b) Leg raises and twists.
(c) Leg raises and lunges.
(d) Lunges and sitting calf raises.

12. How many basic exercises are designed for each major muscle group in a progressive resistance workout?
(a) 5.
(b) 10.
(c) 12.
(d) 8.

13. What term represents the experience of feeling blood rushing into the pectoral muscles?
(a) The bridge.
(b) The rush.
(c) The pump.
(d) The flow.

14. In weight training, what exercise helps you develop a great back?
(a) Press behind neck.
(b) Lateral raises.
(c) Chin-ups behind the neck.
(d) Rowing with bar.

15. What is important about the clothing you wear when you work out?
(a) It should be tight fitting.
(b) It should be loose.
(c) It should be cotton.
(d) It should conform to the colors of your gym.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two weight exercises develop the abdominal muscles?

2. What is one important factor that should be considered when choosing a gym for progressive resistance weight training?

3. How many seconds of rest should you have between each accelerated training exercise set?

4. The amount of weight in a training program is not as important as is what other element?

5. In what type of sequence are accelerated exercises designed to be followed?

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