CPT Practice Exam

2 to 3 days

3 to 4 days

4 to 7 days

As often as they want

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

Never use a full range of motion

Always use your back when lifting from the floor

Always lock your knees

Never jerk the weight

30 to 90 seconds

30 seconds or less

30 to 60 seconds

2 to 5 minutes

True

False

Origin and insertion

Function

Number of origins

All of the above

2 to 3 times per week

3 to 4 times per week

4 to 7 times per week

Twice a day

You should always use a spotter

When lifting for power movements

When your client asks you not to

When you are not in the mood

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

Muscle soreness

Fatigue

Weakness

All of the above

Practice Exam

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

2. Training specificity explains what type of training?

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

4. How much rest time is recommended for power exercises?

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

6. Skeletal muscles are often named by what factors?

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

8. When is the only time you shouldn’t use a spotter?

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

10. What are the most common signs of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)?