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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of squats are recommended during weight training?
(a) Full squats with greater weights.
(b) Squats with greater weights, and partials, three quarters of the way down.
(c) Full squats with no weights.
(d) Squats with fewer weights, three quarters of the way down.

2. What preparation should you do before you begin a progressive resistance workout?
(a) A warm-up using heavy weights and fewer repetitions.
(b) A warm-up using light weights and fewer repetitions.
(c) Check your equipment.
(d) Eat a good meal.

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

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

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

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

7. What is the worst mistake an individual can make with regard to progressive resistance weight training?
(a) To alternate weights on different days.
(b) To use old weights.
(c) To use the wrong size weights.
(d) To do too much too quickly.

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

9. What body parts should be developed equally in a bodybuilding training program?
(a) The torso and trunk.
(b) Upper body, lower body, and abdominal area.
(c) The arms and legs.
(d) The brain and head.

10. Where does Arnold work out when he settles in California?
(a) At a friend's house.
(b) Gold's Gym.
(c) The YMCA.
(d) The YWCA.

11. In what freehand exercise do you touch the floor only with the chest, hands, and feet?
(a) Chin-up.
(b) Push-up.
(c) Pull-up.
(d) Sit-up.

12. What helps you keep from becoming muscle bound?
(a) Stretching.
(b) Swimming after your weight workout.
(c) Massage.
(d) Working out more.

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

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

15. Why is it important to have a day of rest between each progressive resistance workout?
(a) To keep your weights from wearing out.
(b) To share the gym with your training partner.
(c) It takes 36 hours for muscles and joints to recuperate.
(d) It takes 48 hours for muscles and joints to recuperate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Arnold learn is competing in the 1970 Mr. Olympia contest?

2. What ensures a high energy level for a workout?

3. What is important about the clothing you wear when you work out?

4. After the Mr. World competition, what services does Arnold offer to bodybuilders?

5. What accelerated training exercises are repeated after flexing and stretching on Wednesday and Saturday?

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