CPT Practice Exam

Type 1 and Type 2

Type 4 and Type 5

Cells and Organs

Glycogen and Free Fatty Acids

True

False

Vastus medialis

Rectus femoris

Vastus lateralis

Soleus

Training progression

Training specificity

Training overload

Diminishing returns

Erector Spinae

Triceps

Gluteus Maximus

Latissimus Dorsi

2 to 3 times per week

3 to 4 times per week

4 to 7 times per week

Twice a day

Pointing the toes inward

Leaning too far forward

Not keeping a stable spine

All of the above

200 muscles

500 muscles

700 muscles

Over 1,000

Easier to develop power and strength

Recruits more muscles

Moves through a full range of motion

All of the above

Muscle soreness

Fatigue

Weakness

All of the above

Practice Exam

1. Name the two types of muscle fibers.

2. Type 11 fibers are faster and stronger.

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

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

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

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

7. What are some common mistakes with body alignment?

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

9. Popular reasons why free weights are better than machines include:

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