CPT Practice Exam

Erector Spinae

Triceps

Gluteus Maximus

Latissimus Dorsi

Isokinetic

Isotonic

Isometric

None of the above

Never use a full range of motion

Always use your back when lifting from the floor

Always lock your knees

Never jerk the weight

Muscular strength and muscle size

Muscle size and power

Muscle strength and flexibility

Muscle size and flexibility

True

False

Triceps

Gluteus medius

Erector spinae

Hamstrings

1 to 2 sets

2 to 3 sets

3 to 6 sets

3 to 5 sets

An erect body position should be maintained at all times

Always check for a stable base of support

Both A and B

None of the above

To assist the primary mover

To be the primary mover

To control posture

To prevent injuries

2 to 3 times per week

3 to 4 times per week

4 to 7 times per week

Twice a day

Practice Exam

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

2. Which contraction involves muscle length variations with no change in tension?

3. Which of the following is true regarding proper weight lifting form?

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

5. Breathing should be performed as inhaling as the muscles lengthen and exhaling as the muscles contract.

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

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

8. Which of the following factors are important for proper body alignment?

9. What is the role of an agonist muscle?

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