Advanced Personal Training Practice Exam

Rectus abdominis

Erector spinae

Hamstrings

Quadriceps

Poor alignment between muscles, joints and ligaments

Poor diet

Having a bad attitude

Getting old

Lordosis

S curve

Kyphosis

None of the above

True

False

Upper back pain

Neck pain

Forward head jut

All of the above

Upper Trapezius

Pectoralis Major

Deep Abs

A and B only

Sit and Reach

Muscular strength

Muscular endurance

Cooper test

Sit and Reach

Muscular strength

Muscular endurance

Cooper test

Spine appears in good alignment

Hips are above the heels

Both A and B

Head is tilted to one side

Decreases the angle at a joint

Moves the body away from the midline

Moves the body toward the midline

Increases the angle at a joint

Practice Exam

1. Which muscle is the prime mover in spine/trunk flexion?

2. What is the main problem with poor posture?

3. A person with a sway back is also referred to as what other term?

4. Phasic muscles are resistant to fatigue.

5. A person with rounded shoulders is likely to experience what issues?

6. Which of the following muscles typically tighten?

7. When performing push ups and pull ups, what are you evaluating?

8. When performing push ups and pull ups, what are you evaluating?

9. Which of the following factors are important for proper body alignment?

10. Which joint action describes the movement of adduction?