010-111 · Question #65
010-111 Question #65: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is C. the number of repetitions until fatigue decreases.. This question tests the foundational inverse relationship between training intensity and repetition capacity. As the percentage of 1RM rises, the absolute load increases and muscular fatigue occurs sooner, reducing the number of possible repetitions.
Question
Options
- Athe amount of rest you should allow between training days should increase.
- Bthe number of sets performed should increase.
- Cthe number of repetitions until fatigue decreases.
- Dthe amount of rest you should allow between sets should decrease.
Explanation
This question tests the foundational inverse relationship between training intensity and repetition capacity. As the percentage of 1RM rises, the absolute load increases and muscular fatigue occurs sooner, reducing the number of possible repetitions.
Common mistakes.
- A. Rest between training days is governed by total training volume and overall recovery demands, not solely by the percentage of 1RM used in a given session.
- B. Number of sets is an independent programming variable and does not automatically increase with higher % 1RM - higher intensities are often paired with fewer total sets to manage volume.
- D. Rest between sets should increase, not decrease, at higher % 1RM, because heavier loads impose greater metabolic and neuromuscular stress that requires longer inter-set recovery.
Concept tested. Inverse relationship between % 1RM and repetition capacity
Reference. https://www.acsm.org/education-resources/books/guidelines-exercise-testing-prescription
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