CPT Practice Exam

Erector Spinae

Triceps

Gluteus Maximus

Latissimus Dorsi

8 to 15

12 or more

6 or less

1 to 2

True

False

Vastus medialis

Rectus femoris

Vastus lateralis

Soleus

Protects the body from injury

Improves posture

Reduces stress

All of the above

2 to 3 times per week

3 to 4 times per week

4 to 7 times per week

Twice a day

You should always use a spotter

When lifting for power movements

When your client asks you not to

When you are not in the mood

Frontal plane

Sagittal plane

Transverse plane

None of the above

1 to 2 sets

2 to 3 sets

3 to 6 sets

3 to 5 sets

For good exercise technique

For safety reasons

Both A and B

None of the above

Practice Exam

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

2. How many repetitions are usually recommended for building muscular endurance?

3. Exercise volume refers to the amount of intensity a client has.

4. Which of the following muscles is not part of the quad muscles?

5. Which of the following benefits are attributed to weight training?

6. How many days per week should you recommend exercise for an experienced lifter?

7. When is the only time you shouldn’t use a spotter?

8. Which of the three planes of motion describe dividing the body into top and bottom?

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

10. What are the main reasons to have a spotter?