CPT Practice Exam

Hip Adductor

Gastrocnemius

Triceps

Hamstrings

Head is placed firmly on the bench

Shoulders and upper back should be firm and even on the bench

Feet are flat on the floor

Buttocks is lifted off the bench

Erector Spinae

Triceps

Gluteus Maximus

Latissimus Dorsi

Pointing the toes inward

Leaning too far forward

Not keeping a stable spine

All of the above

True

False

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

To assist the primary mover

To be the primary mover

To control posture

To prevent injuries

Dispense medication

Help set realistic training goals

Collect health status information

Motivate and inspire

30 to 90 seconds

30 seconds or less

30 to 60 seconds

2 to 5 minutes

Practice Exam

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

2. Which of the following is not true when using proper form?

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

4. What are some common mistakes with body alignment?

5. Breathing should be performed as inhaling as the muscles lengthen and exhaling as the muscles contract.

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

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

8. What is the role of an agonist muscle?

9. Which one of these is not within your scope of responsibilities?

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