CPT Practice Exam

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

Muscle soreness

Fatigue

Weakness

All of the above

Frontal plane

Sagittal plane

Transverse plane

None of the above

8 to 15

12 or more

6 or less

1 to 2

Head is placed firmly on the bench

Shoulders and upper back should be firm and even on the bench

Feet are flat on the floor

Buttocks is lifted off the bench

True

False

Triceps

Gluteus medius

Erector spinae

Hamstrings

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

Get your clients stronger

Help them lose weight

Provide safe and effective exercise instruction

Motivate and inspire

Pay attention to target muscles for a specific sport or training purpose

Lift heavy no matter what

Push through plateaus

Always overload on your resistance

Practice Exam

1. Which best describes a split routine?

2. What are the most common signs of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)?

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

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

5. Which of the following is not true when using proper form?

6. The Anaerobic System must rely on carbohydrates for ATP production.

7. If the hip adductor is the prime mover in an exercise, what is the antagonist?

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

9. What is your most important role as a personal trainer?

10. Training specificity explains what type of training?