CPT Practice Exam

Hip Adductor

Gastrocnemius

Triceps

Hamstrings

Improves circulation

Lowers blood glucose levels

Improves strength

All of the above

Begin with heavy weights and a lower number of reps

Pair four or more exercises together

Pair two exercises together

Major muscle groups are split into different days or workouts

Origin and insertion

Function

Number of origins

All of the above

True

False

Erector Spinae

Triceps

Gluteus Maximus

Latissimus Dorsi

Muscular strength and muscle size

Muscle size and power

Muscle strength and flexibility

Muscle size and flexibility

Extend the wrist

Elevate the wrist

Rotate the wrist

Flex the wrist

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

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

Practice Exam

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

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

3. Which best describes a split routine?

4. Skeletal muscles are often named by what factors?

5. Type 11 fibers are faster and stronger.

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

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

8. Some muscles are named after the function they perform in the body. As an example, forearm muscles are called flexors because they perform this action?

9. Training specificity explains what type of training?

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