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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What body part muscle groups do you work on with weight training on Mondays in Schwarzenegger's plan?
(a) Abdomen, back and legs.
(b) Legs, chest, abdomen.
(c) Back, legs, and chest.
(d) Legs, chest and back.

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

3. What is the only exercise method that develops the body in an even, uniform manner?
(a) Alternate weight resistance.
(b) Jogging and lifting.
(c) Progressive weight resistance.
(d) Stretching and strengthening.

4. In what year does Arnold fall in love with Barbara?
(a) 1972.
(b) 1969.
(c) 1971.
(d) 1965.

5. What creates muscle awareness during weight training?
(a) Measuring the muscles.
(b) Studying anatomy.
(c) Memorizing the soreness after each specific exercise.
(d) Taking pictures of the muscles.

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

7. What does Arnold provide Joe Weider in exchange for a car, apartment, and weekly salary?
(a) His training methods and the rights to use Arnold's photographs in his magazine.
(b) New poses.
(c) A new gym.
(d) A ticket home.

8. How much weight should you use when working out with weights?
(a) 12 pounds.
(b) 10 pounds.
(c) Enough to make the exercise challenging.
(d) Five pounds.

9. What is a critical factor for fostering motivation and correct performance with weight training?
(a) Working with a training partner.
(b) Your body weight and the weights you use.
(c) The days on which you train.
(d) The number of repetitions you perform.

10. It is important to pay attention to what muscle problem when one first starts training?
(a) Cramping.
(b) Soreness.
(c) Twitching.
(d) Itching.

11. To what problem can sport-specific training lead?
(a) Overuse of muscles.
(b) Lactic acid buildup.
(c) Calf injuries.
(d) Imbalances in muscles and physique.

12. What happens to muscles without exercise or physical activity?
(a) They stretch.
(b) They ache.
(c) They shrink.
(d) They deteriorate.

13. What is one important factor that should be considered when choosing a gym for progressive resistance weight training?
(a) The number of members.
(b) The availability of heavy-duty equipment and proper ventilation.
(c) The location.
(d) The availability of trainers.

14. In what city does Arnold beat Sergio Oliva in the Mr. World contest?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Miami.
(d) Columbus.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What body parts should be developed equally in a bodybuilding training program?

3. How should one begin training while letting the mind anticipate more exercise?

4. What helps you keep from becoming muscle bound?

5. What type of squats are recommended during weight training?

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