P.E. Test 6: Muscular Strength and

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P.E. Test 6: Muscular Strength and

Endurance 2 Questions and Answers Latest Version Graded A+

How does muscular strength differ from muscular endurance?

• Strength focuses on long periods of muscle contraction

✔✔ B. Strength involves maximum force exerted for short periods

• Endurance is about lifting heavier weights than strength
• Endurance doesn’t require muscle contractions

Which of these rest intervals is most suitable for improving muscular endurance?

• 5–10 minutes between sets

✔✔ B. 30–60 seconds between sets

• 1–2 minutes between sets
• No rest is required

When training for muscular endurance, how should the weight be chosen?✔✔ A. Choose a weight that allows you to complete 15–20 reps

• Choose a weight that is close to your one-rep max 1 / 3

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• Use very light weights for less than 5 reps
• Use weights that are too heavy to complete any reps

Which of these actions best increases muscular strength?

• Lifting lighter weights for longer periods
• Holding stretches for long durations

✔✔ C. Lifting heavier weights for fewer reps

• Focused aerobic exercises

What is the most important factor for improving muscular endurance?

• Stretching before exercises

✔✔ B. Performing high repetitions with moderate resistance

• Lifting maximum weight each time
• Training one muscle group only

How long should you rest between sets when training for maximum strength?

• 10 seconds
• 1 minute 2 / 3

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✔✔ C. 3–5 minutes

• 30 seconds

Which of the following is a compound exercise that helps develop both strength and endurance?✔✔ A. Deadlifts

• Bicep curls
• Leg extensions
• Wrist curls

What happens to muscles during strength training?✔✔ A. Muscles tear slightly and rebuild stronger

• Muscles grow less and become more flexible
• Muscles become weaker with every workout
• Muscles do not respond to strength training

What is an example of an isometric exercise?

• Bicep curl

✔✔ B. Plank

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