CPT Practice Exam

Erector Spinae

Triceps

Gluteus Maximus

Latissimus Dorsi

2 to 3 times per week

3 to 4 times per week

4 to 7 times per week

Twice a day

30 to 90 seconds

30 seconds or less

30 to 60 seconds

2 to 5 minutes

Rectus abdominis

Erector spinae

Hamstrings

Quadriceps

To assist the primary mover

To be the primary mover

To control posture

To prevent injuries

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

8 to 15

12 or more

6 or less

1 to 2

Origin and insertion

Function

Number of origins

All of the above

Underhand

Overhand

Neutral

None of the above

Extend the wrist

Elevate the wrist

Rotate the wrist

Flex the wrist

Practice Exam

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

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

3. How much rest time is recommended for power exercises?

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

5. What is the role of an agonist muscle?

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

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

8. Skeletal muscles are often named by what factors?

9. What is a supinated grip?

10. Some muscles are named after the function they perform in the body. As an example, forearm muscles are called flexors because they perform this action?