CPT Practice Exam

To assist the primary mover

To be the primary mover

To control posture

To prevent injuries

Get your clients stronger

Help them lose weight

Provide safe and effective exercise instruction

Motivate and inspire

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

Hip Adductor

Gastrocnemius

Triceps

Hamstrings

Improves circulation

Lowers blood glucose levels

Improves strength

All of the above

Frontal plane

Sagittal plane

Transverse plane

None of the above

8 to 15

12 or more

6 or less

1 to 2

1 to 2 sets

2 to 3 sets

3 to 6 sets

3 to 5 sets

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

Practice Exam

1. What is the role of an agonist muscle?

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

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

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

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

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

7. Which of the three planes of motion describe dividing the body into left and right?

8. How many repetitions are usually recommended for building muscular endurance?

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

10. Training specificity explains what type of training?