CPT Practice Exam

Hip Adductor

Gastrocnemius

Triceps

Hamstrings

Never use a full range of motion

Always use your back when lifting from the floor

Always lock your knees

Never jerk the weight

Origin and insertion

Function

Number of origins

All of the above

True

False

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

Glucose

Glycogen

Free Fatty Acids

All of the above

1 to 2 sets

2 to 3 sets

3 to 6 sets

3 to 5 sets

Muscular strength and muscle size

Muscle size and power

Muscle strength and flexibility

Muscle size and flexibility

Improves circulation

Lowers blood glucose levels

Improves strength

All of the above

Practice Exam

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

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

3. Skeletal muscles are often named by what factors?

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

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

6. Training specificity explains what type of training?

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

8. When deciding exercise volume for a new client, how many sets are recommended for muscle endurance?

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

10. Why does the American Diabetes Association recommend aerobic and strength training for managing diabetes?