Question

61. A lifter may wear two pairs of socks during the deadlift, as long as at least one pair meets the requirements of covering the lifters calves True False

62. A biomechanical advantage refers to understanding joint leverage and aligning the weight closest to a joint's center of rotation. True False

63. During the bench press a lifter may double bounce the bar at the bottom of the lift as long as the press command has not been given. True False

Answer 1

61. False

Long socks protect the shins during deadlifts and helps to shift the weight back. The glutes and the hamstrings are protected from injury. So, long socks need to be worn on both the feet.

62. True

Biomechans help to understand the effect of exercise movements, sports equipment and other factors which help to prevent injuries and make the athlete faster and stronger. Joints and muscles interaction is one of the key areas of the study of biomechanics.

63. False

It is better to get the upward movement from muscles rather than momentum. Bouncing the bar before a deadlift might make it easier but it is not better. Bouncing helps to release the energy stored in the muscles but it does not help to develop maximum force production in the muscles.