W hat is the exercise prescription you'd put together for Rick, based on the training evaluation and goals information below?
Here's the
table
of acute program variables for your use.
Training Evaluation and Goals
Name
Age
Gender
Height
Body weight
Body fat %
Goal: Strength for power lifting
Rick Marshall
26 yrs.
Male
6'2"
240 lbs.
15%
Time commitment:
1 hour per day
Synopsis of Training Program
Variable
1. Mode of exercise
a.
variable-resistance machines (circuit fashion)
b.
exercise machines
c.
free weights
d.
free weights and exercise machines
2. Intensity
(% of 1-RM)
a.
lowest point (for safety)
b.
70-75%
c.
75-80%
d.
80-85%
e.
80-90%
3. Quantity
(sets x repetitions)
(Select the two answers that are appropriate for Rick.)
a.
1-2 sets x 15-20 repetitions
b.
3-4 sets x 6-8 repetitions (assistance exercises)
c.
3-5 sets x 3-5 repetitions (core exercises)
d.
4-5 sets (core exercises)
e.
5-6 sets x 10-12 repetitions
4. Frequency of training (days/week)
a.
2-3 days per week
b.
3 days per week
c.
3-4 days per week
d.
4 days per week
e.
4-6 days per week
f.
every day
5. Rest intervals
Between sets:
Between workouts:
a.
1 minute
b.
2 minutes
c.
2-3 minutes
d.
3 minutes
a.
At least 48 hours
b.
At least 48 hours between the same major muscle groups
6. Order of exercises
a.
Split routine (large muscle mass to small)
b.
Alternate between upper body and lower body with larger muscle group exercises performed first
c.
Whole body workout (large muscle mass to small)