Question

Choose ALL the answers that apply. Which are true about resistance training?
a. It causes muscle hypertrophy.
b. Lifting heavy objects is resistance training.
c. Lifting a moderately heavy object many times in a row is resistance training.
d. It can cause muscle atrophy.
e. It should be performed 4 times a week.

Answer 1

The answer is A.) It causes muscle hypertrophy.

Answer 2

Answer:

Options that are true about resistance training are:

a. It causes muscle hypertrophy.

b.  Lifting heavy objects is resistance training

c.  Lifting a moderately heavy object many times in a row is resistance training

Explanation: Hypertrophy is basically an increase in the overall size of the muscle fiber as a result from resistance training. Resistance training is also known as weight training, where weights are used in order make the muscle work harder