CPT Practice Exam

Vastus medialis

Rectus femoris

Vastus lateralis

Soleus

Head is placed firmly on the bench

Shoulders and upper back should be firm and even on the bench

Feet are flat on the floor

Buttocks is lifted off the bench

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

Pointing the toes inward

Leaning too far forward

Not keeping a stable spine

All of the above

True

False

Begin training but at a low intensity.

Talk with a doctor and seek approval for exercise.

Train at a high intensity.

Begin more physical assessments.

Training progression

Training specificity

Training overload

Diminishing returns

Glucose

Glycogen

Free Fatty Acids

All of the above

For good exercise technique

For safety reasons

Both A and B

None of the above

Hip Adductor

Gastrocnemius

Triceps

Hamstrings

Practice Exam

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

2. Which of the following is not true when using proper form?

3. Which best describes a split routine?

4. What are some common mistakes with body alignment?

5. Resistance training machines are best suited for experienced weight lifters.

6. When answering the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q), your client answers “yes” to a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by exercise. What should you recommend?

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

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

9. What are the main reasons to have a spotter?

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