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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of exercises do not require gym equipment?

2. What exercise is performed on a bench with a padded lever bar at one end?

3. How long before a full meal should one exercise?

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

5. What preparation should you do before you begin a progressive resistance workout?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part Two, Chapter Two, describe two characteristics of freehand exercises.

2. What muscle groups are worked on Mondays and Thursdays in a weight training program?

3. In what two contests does Arnold compete in one night in New York?

4. What happens when a bodybuilder becomes muscle bound?

5. Describe two considerations when choosing the amount of weight with which to train in accelerated progressive resistance weight training.

6. What are two general health improvements gained by bodybuilding?

7. What foods make good sources of protein, an important factor for a bodybuilder?

8. What two purposes are served by chin-ups behind the neck and rowing with the bar?

9. What are four of the basic ten progressive resistance weight training exercises?

10. Why is soreness such an important sign when one is performing weight resistance training?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Arnold describes a very specific four-day training program for developing the muscle groups.

Compare and contrast the importance of form as opposed to the amount of weight one person lifts.

Discuss at least three benefits from having a partner during your gym training experience.

Why is it important to allow 48 hours of rest to the muscles between exercise types?

What is the value of alternate exercises on the three days off?

Essay Topic 2

Dennis Tinnerino is a formidable opponent for Arnold during many of his competitions. Arnold goes out of his way to study him. And although he is a friend and mentor to Arnold, Reg Park also becomes an opponent of Arnold's during a London competition.

At different times, Arnold has to decide how to approach competition with both of these men. Compare and contrast Arnold's thoughts, actions, and approaches in the competitive situations with the two bodybuilders. Cite evidence of his thought processes and logic from the book.

Essay Topic 3

As Arnold develops his muscles, he begins getting attention from some of the girls. Yet he removes himself from the dating scene, stops attending church with his family, and generally withdraws from family life.

What traits give Arnold the resolve to make and stick to these decisions?

Provide your reasons why Arnold's father perceives him to be unfeeling. Give your impressions about why Arnold merely shrugs off the accusation. Do you perceive him as selfish? Why or why not?

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