Trivia Questions: Classroom Exercise Breaks For Students!

1.

In standard clam, how should you cue your students to move?
- A.
  
  Forward and back
- B.
  
  Up and Down
- C.
  
  Lift and Lower
- D.
  
  In and Out
- E.
  
  A and D
Correct Answer
E. A and D

Explanation
Cue students to curl "forward and back" or "in and out" rather than "up and down" or "lift and lower.”

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2.

Where is the best place to put your hands on a student when adjusting their arms in lat pulls?
- A.
  
  Lower Arms
- B.
  
  Take their weights
- C.
  
  Upper Arms
- D.
  
  All are acceptable
Correct Answer
B. Take their weights

Explanation
Do not hold onto students' upper arms to adjust them. This part of the body is highly personal besides which it doesn’t make a good handle for adjusting. Instead, take her weights! The student will immediately feel her lats intensely. In general, take hold of students' wrists or if necessary their elbows. Avoid holding their mid-upper and lower arms.

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3.

What is the maximum amount of large range reps you can give during an exercise set?
- A.
  
  25
- B.
  
  30
- C.
  
  8
- D.
  
  10
Correct Answer
A. 25

Explanation
The maximum number of large range reps you can give during an exercise set (for example, parallel thigh) is 25, but use your judgment based on your class's ability and your choreography. You can give large range of reps in multiple exercises during one class.

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4.

If students complain about hip discomfort in high curl what can you suggest (in addition to sitting on a riser)?
- A.
  
  Draw their feet more towards their body
- B.
  
  Lower their low back to about a 45 degree angle, then bend at their waist
- C.
  
  Stretch their legs more forward
- D.
  
  Sit higher than a 45 degree angle
- E.
  
  Both B and C
Correct Answer
E. Both B and C

Explanation
Adjust students who are working very high in high curl positions to lower their low backs to about a 45-degree angle, then bend at their waists. They can stretch their legs more forward if needed to lessen hip flexion and stress. The less flexion in their hips, the less the hip flexors should fire. Also, be sure not to encourage students to "tuck" as this can overstretch their hips. Just say "grip your glutes and tilt your navel downward.”

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5.

When you triage reverse pushups, you should prioritize the width of students’ feet over shifting their shoulders back over their wrists and/or bending their elbows.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Please do not prioritize the width of students' feet. Students can work with their feet a little wider or closer than hip-width apart and be in perfect form. Instead, focus on their shoulder/wrist alignment.

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Trivia Questions: Classroom Exercise Breaks For Students!

In standard clam, how should you cue your students to move?

Where is the best place to put your hands on a student when adjusting their arms in lat pulls?

What is the maximum amount of large range reps you can give during an exercise set?

If students complain about hip discomfort in high curl what can you suggest (in addition to sitting on a riser)?

When you triage reverse pushups, you should prioritize the width of students’ feet over shifting their shoulders back over their wrists and/or bending their elbows.