CPT Practice Exam

Erector Spinae

Triceps

Gluteus Maximus

Latissimus Dorsi

Underhand

Overhand

Neutral

None of the above

To assist the primary mover

To be the primary mover

To control posture

To prevent injuries

Improves circulation

Lowers blood glucose levels

Improves strength

All of the above

Training progression

Training specificity

Training overload

Diminishing returns

True

False

Triceps

Gluteus medius

Erector spinae

Hamstrings

Never use a full range of motion

Always use your back when lifting from the floor

Always lock your knees

Never jerk the weight

For good exercise technique

For safety reasons

Both A and B

None of the above

8 to 15

12 or more

6 or less

1 to 2

Practice Exam

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

2. What is a supinated grip?

3. What is the role of an agonist muscle?

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

5. Which training principle describes the practice of systematically increasing your repetitions to get stronger?

6. The frontal plane explains the division of the body between front and back.

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

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

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

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