CPT Practice Exam

True

False

Protects the body from injury

Improves posture

Reduces stress

All of the above

Training progression

Training specificity

Training overload

Diminishing returns

Improves circulation

Lowers blood glucose levels

Improves strength

All of the above

Erector Spinae

Triceps

Gluteus Maximus

Latissimus Dorsi

Pointing the toes inward

Leaning too far forward

Not keeping a stable spine

All of the above

Origin and insertion

Function

Number of origins

All of the above

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

200 muscles

500 muscles

700 muscles

Over 1,000

For good exercise technique

For safety reasons

Both A and B

None of the above

Practice Exam

1. Resistance training machines are best suited for experienced weight lifters.

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

3. Which training principle describes the practice of gradually adding more resistance so there is enough stimulus to grow?

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

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

6. What are some common mistakes with body alignment?

7. Skeletal muscles are often named by what factors?

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

9. How many muscles are in your body (roughly)?

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