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

2. How does the "pairs of days" program foster reaching the maximum size and retention of shape and definition for bodybuilders?

3. What should anyone over age 25 have before beginning a weight lifting program?

4. On what days in Schwarzenegger's plan do we focus on the back, chest, and shoulders?

5. If you sit for two minutes between each accelerated training set, what happens?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What are the three pairs of workout days used with accelerated progressive resistance weight training?

5. In Part One, Chapter Seven, describe the benefits received by Arnold and Joe Weider after Arnold comes to America under Weider's sponsorship.

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

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

8. What is the outcome of the Mr. World contest?

9. In Part Two, Chapter Four, what are two key factors that lead to winning bodybuilding competitions?

10. In Part Two, Chapter Three, what are three considerations when selecting a gym?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Arnold lays out an extensive, phased preparation program for new bodybuilders beginning weight training.

What bodybuilding career experiences make Arnold a believer in how weight training can benefit athletes in a wide variety of sports, as well as non-athletes?

Arnold discusses the fact that the three body types are not all ideal for bodybuilding, yet he still believes that anyone can persevere and win if sufficiently motivated and committed to training. What of Arnold's experiences help substantiate this? Provide examples from the book to support your response.

Essay Topic 2

Arnold's parents clearly do not understand his choice of bodybuilding as a vocation and express disapproval in various ways.

Discuss the reasons why Arnold's father limits his time at the gym instead of forbidding Arnold to go to the gym at all.

Do you think that Arnold's decision to build a gym at home is a compromise? What do you think it is about his relationship with his father that caused his father not to prohibit gym attendance entirely, and why is Arnold willing to compromise by building the home gym?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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