CPT Practice Exam

Vastus medialis

Rectus femoris

Vastus lateralis

Soleus

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

Triceps

Gluteus medius

Erector spinae

Hamstrings

Isokinetic

Isotonic

Isometric

None of the above

Hip Adductor

Gastrocnemius

Triceps

Hamstrings

Get your clients stronger

Help them lose weight

Provide safe and effective exercise instruction

Motivate and inspire

Erector Spinae

Triceps

Gluteus Maximus

Latissimus Dorsi

Origin and insertion

Function

Number of origins

All of the above

Training progression

Training specificity

Training overload

Diminishing returns

Practice Exam

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

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

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

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

5. Which contraction involves muscle length variations with no change in tension?

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

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

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

9. Skeletal muscles are often named by what factors?

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