Match these strength-training terms with their definitions.

A. Sum of all repetitions performed multiplied by resistances used
B. The entire arc of movement of a given joint
C. Fixed number of repetitions performed for a particular exercise
D. Increase in the muscle mass or size
E. Muscle fibers with greater aerobic potential 
F. Combination of a nerve connecting the central nervous system and a muscle and the muscle fibers that neuron innervates
G. Decrease in the size of a cell
H. Muscle fibers with greater anaerobic potential that produce more overall force
I. Semifluid substance that contains myosin and actin filaments


A. Volume
B. Range of motion
C. Set
D. Hypertrophy
E. Slow-twitch fibers
F. Motor unit
G. Atrophy
H. Fast-twitch fibers
I. Sarcoplasm

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