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ACSM Personal Trainer

Category - Exercise Programming and Implementation

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What is the type of breathing recommended while performing resistance training?

Regular use of the Valsalva maneuver
Frequent, low intensity isometric movements
Maximal effort for short intervals
High repetition, low-intensity programs

Explanation

Answer: B - Recommended breathing while performing resistance training is to exhale during the concentric part and inhale during the eccentric part. The breath should never be held to avoid an abrupt increase in arterial blood pressure.

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