Practice Exam

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





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





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



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





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





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





7. Free weights can help in developing the smaller synergistic muscles.



8. What are the two primary physiological responses to resistance exercise?





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





10. Which describes the joint movement of the flexor muscles?






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