Question

1. when performing a weight-lifting workout, it’s essential that you ______.

a. hold your breath while lifting the weight

b. always have a spotter

c. preselect strength training exercises

d. perform an exercise through the entire range of motion

e. use your entire body to lift the weight

f. perform an aerobic warm-up activity before lifting

Explanation:

• Option a: Holding breath during weight - lifting (Valsalva maneuver) can be dangerous, so a is incorrect.
• Option b: While a spotter is useful for heavy lifts, it's not essential for all weight - lifting, so b is incorrect.
• Option c: Pre - selecting exercises is part of planning but not essential during the workout, so c is incorrect.
• Option d: Performing an exercise through the entire range of motion is essential for effective and safe weight - lifting, as it targets the muscle fully and reduces injury risk.
• Option e: Using the entire body is not always correct; many exercises target specific muscle groups, so e is incorrect.
• Option f: A warm - up is good, but an aerobic warm - up isn't the only or essential type for weight - lifting (a dynamic warm - up for the specific muscles can be used), so f is incorrect.

Answer:

d. perform an exercise through the entire range of motion