Question

shawna is trying to figure out the best weight to increase her muscular strength. she has chosen a weight and can lift it two times. what should she do to get the best workout? a. decrease the amount of weight until she can do ten reps b. increase the amount of weight until she can do three reps c. decrease the amount of weight until she can do five reps d. increase the amount of weight until she can do one rep please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Explanation:

To increase muscular strength, a common approach is to use a weight that allows for a moderate - low number of repetitions (usually 1 - 5 reps). Since she can currently lift the weight 2 times, decreasing the weight to do 10 reps (A) is more for muscular endurance. Increasing the weight to do only 1 rep (D) is more for maximal strength testing. Increasing the weight to do 3 reps (B) is a good way to challenge and increase muscular strength as it is in the strength - building rep range. Decreasing the weight to do 5 reps (C) is also in a strength - building range but increasing the weight to 3 reps is a better progression from her current 2 - rep capacity.

Answer:

B. increase the amount of weight until she can do three reps