CPT Practice Exam

Muscle soreness

Fatigue

Weakness

All of the above

2 to 3 times per week

3 to 4 times per week

4 to 7 times per week

Twice a day

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

1 to 2 sets

2 to 3 sets

3 to 6 sets

3 to 5 sets

Training progression

Training specificity

Training overload

Diminishing returns

8 to 15

12 or more

6 or less

1 to 2

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

True

False

Pointing the toes inward

Leaning too far forward

Not keeping a stable spine

All of the above

Practice Exam

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Type 11 fibers are faster and stronger.

10. What are some common mistakes with body alignment?