CPT Practice Exam

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

Training progression

Training specificity

Training overload

Diminishing returns

2 to 3 days

3 to 4 days

4 to 7 days

As often as they want

Vastus medialis

Rectus femoris

Vastus lateralis

Soleus

Erector Spinae

Triceps

Gluteus Maximus

Latissimus Dorsi

Muscular strength and muscle size

Muscle size and power

Muscle strength and flexibility

Muscle size and flexibility

True

False

200 muscles

500 muscles

700 muscles

Over 1,000

To assist the primary mover

To be the primary mover

To control posture

To prevent injuries

Pay attention to target muscles for a specific sport or training purpose

Lift heavy no matter what

Push through plateaus

Always overload on your resistance

Practice Exam

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

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

3. How often should beginners exercise per week in general?

4. Which of the following muscles is not part of the quad muscles?

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

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

7. The Anaerobic System must rely on carbohydrates for ATP production.

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

9. What is the role of an agonist muscle?

10. Training specificity explains what type of training?