Advanced Personal Training Practice Exam

Hip Adductor

Gastrocnemius

Triceps

Hamstrings

Upper back pain

Neck pain

Forward head jut

All of the above

Poor alignment between muscles, joints and ligaments

Poor diet

Having a bad attitude

Getting old

Pointing the toes inward

Leaning too far forward

Not keeping a stable spine

All of the above

Lordosis

S curve

Kyphosis

None of the above

Lordosis curve

S curve

Kyphosis

None of the above

Sit and Reach

Muscular strength

Muscular endurance

Cooper test

Poor balance

Foot pain

Knee pain

All of the above

Erector Spinae

Triceps

Gluteus Maximus

Latissimus Dorsi

Spine appears in good alignment

Hips are above the heels

Both A and B

Head is tilted to one side

Practice Exam

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

2. A person with rounded shoulders is likely to experience what issues?

3. What is the main problem with poor posture?

4. What are some common mistakes with body alignment?

5. A person with a sway back is also referred to as what other term?

6. A flattened back is also called what kind of a curve?

7. When performing push ups and pull ups, what are you evaluating?

8. A person with elevated hips is likely to experience what issues?

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

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