What is a treadmill used for?
AnswerWalking or running in place
A treadmill has a moving belt for walking or running.
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Gym facts & stats
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The basics
Which exercise mainly works the chest and is done lying on a bench?
AnswerBench press
The bench press targets chest, shoulders and triceps.
Going deeper
What does 'HIIT' stand for?
AnswerHigh-intensity interval training
HIIT alternates short hard efforts with recovery.
What is a 'set' in weight training?
AnswerA group of consecutive reps
For example, 3 sets of 10 means three groups of 10 reps.
What does 'progressive overload' mean?
AnswerGradually increasing training demands over time
Steady increases in load, reps or volume drive adaptation.
Expert level
In a standard Olympic weightlifting barbell, what does the men's bar weigh?
Answer20 kg
The men's Olympic bar is 20 kg; the women's is 15 kg.
Which three lifts make up competitive powerlifting?
AnswerSquat, bench press and deadlift
Powerlifting totals the best squat, bench and deadlift.
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