CPT Practice Exam

200 muscles

500 muscles

700 muscles

Over 1,000

Rectus abdominis

Erector spinae

Hamstrings

Quadriceps

2 to 3 times per week

3 to 4 times per week

4 to 7 times per week

Twice a day

Triceps

Gluteus medius

Erector spinae

Hamstrings

True

False

Training progression

Training specificity

Training overload

Diminishing returns

8 to 15

12 or more

6 or less

1 to 2

Increases the angle at a joint

Decreases the angle at a joint

Moves the body away from the midline

Elevates a body part

Pointing the toes inward

Leaning too far forward

Not keeping a stable spine

All of the above

Improves circulation

Lowers blood glucose levels

Improves strength

All of the above

Practice Exam

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

2. Which muscle is the prime mover in spine/trunk flexion?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What are some common mistakes with body alignment?

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