CPT Practice Exam

Origin and insertion

Function

Number of origins

All of the above

Hip Adductor

Gastrocnemius

Triceps

Hamstrings

Begin with heavy weights and a lower number of reps

Pair four or more exercises together

Pair two exercises together

Major muscle groups are split into different days or workouts

1 to 2 sets

2 to 3 sets

3 to 6 sets

3 to 5 sets

True

False

Training progression

Training specificity

Training overload

Diminishing returns

Pointing the toes inward

Leaning too far forward

Not keeping a stable spine

All of the above

Erector Spinae

Triceps

Gluteus Maximus

Latissimus Dorsi

Improves circulation

Lowers blood glucose levels

Improves strength

All of the above

Type 1 and Type 2

Type 4 and Type 5

Cells and Organs

Glycogen and Free Fatty Acids

Practice Exam

1. Skeletal muscles are often named by what factors?

2. Quadriceps are a primary mover (agonist) in a leg extension. What is the antagonist muscle?

3. Which best describes a split routine?

4. When deciding exercise volume for a new client, how many sets are recommended for muscle endurance?

5. Type 11 fibers are faster and stronger.

6. Which training principle describes the practice of systematically increasing your repetitions to get stronger?

7. What are some common mistakes with body alignment?

8. Biceps are a primary mover (agonist) in a bicep curl. What is the antagonist muscle?

9. Why does the American Diabetes Association recommend aerobic and strength training for managing diabetes?

10. Name the two types of muscle fibers.