Question

which of the following is a myth about weight lifting?
a. not everyone can become a bodybuilder through weight training.
b. women who lift weights will develop large, bulky muscles.
c. people who weight train dont need protein supplements.
d. spot training cannot help someone lose fat in a specific body area.

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

To determine the myth about weight lifting, we analyze each option:

• Option A: It's true that not everyone can become a bodybuilder through weight training (genetics, dedication, etc. matter), so this is not a myth.
• Option B: Women have lower testosterone levels, which is key for muscle bulk. Weight lifting for women typically leads to toned muscles, not bulky ones. So the idea that women who lift weights will develop large, bulky muscles is a myth.
• Option C: While protein supplements aren't always necessary (diet can provide enough protein), the statement "People who weight train don't need protein supplements" is not a myth in the sense of a widespread false belief about weight lifting itself (it's more about nutrition choices, not a myth about weight lifting's effects).
• Option D: Spot training (targeting one area) doesn't reduce fat in that specific area (fat loss is systemic), so this is a fact, not a myth.

Answer:

B. Women who lift weights will develop large, bulky muscles.