Weight Lifting Puzzle

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Across
  1. 3. – A period of recovery between exercises.
  2. 5. – The exercise where you lower and raise your body while holding weight on your shoulders.
  3. 6. – The exercise that strengthens the upper back by pulling weight toward the body.
  4. 7. – The muscle group commonly called the abdominal muscles.
  5. 8. – The body’s ability to move joints through a full range of motion.
  6. 9. – A lift that moves weight from shoulder level overhead.
  7. 12. – The process of preparing the body for exercise through movement and stretching.
  8. 13. – Gradually increasing training demands over time.
  9. 15. – A lower body exercise emphasizing glutes and hamstrings by hinging at the hips.
  10. 17. – The amount of resistance lifted during exercise.
  11. 18. – The body’s ability to perform work over time without excessive fatigue.
Down
  1. 1. – One complete movement of an exercise.
  2. 2. – The muscles located on the front of the thigh.
  3. 4. – The muscle group located on the back of the upper arm.
  4. 5. – The number of repetitions completed in a row.
  5. 7. – The stage after exercise where the body returns to normal activity levels.
  6. 10. – The amount of force a muscle can produce.
  7. 11. – A nutrient important for muscle repair and growth.
  8. 14. – A safety measure where someone assists during heavy lifts.
  9. 16. Press – The exercise that targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps while lying on a bench.