CPT Practice Exam

For good exercise technique

For safety reasons

Both A and B

None of the above

Never use a full range of motion

Always use your back when lifting from the floor

Always lock your knees

Never jerk the weight

Glucose

Glycogen

Free Fatty Acids

All of the above

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

True

False

200 muscles

500 muscles

700 muscles

Over 1,000

Muscular strength and muscle size

Muscle size and power

Muscle strength and flexibility

Muscle size and flexibility

Triceps

Gluteus medius

Erector spinae

Hamstrings

Get your clients stronger

Help them lose weight

Provide safe and effective exercise instruction

Motivate and inspire

2 to 3 times per week

3 to 4 times per week

4 to 7 times per week

Twice a day

Practice Exam

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

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

3. What are the three main sources of fuel used by the body for energy?

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

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

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

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

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

9. What is your most important role as a personal trainer?

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