CPT Practice Exam

Training progression

Training specificity

Training overload

Diminishing returns

True

False

Extend the wrist

Elevate the wrist

Rotate the wrist

Flex the wrist

To assist the primary mover

To be the primary mover

To control posture

To prevent injuries

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

Hip Adductor

Gastrocnemius

Triceps

Hamstrings

Protects the body from injury

Improves posture

Reduces stress

All of the above

Training progression

Training specificity

Training overload

Diminishing returns

Improves circulation

Lowers blood glucose levels

Improves strength

All of the above

Triceps

Gluteus medius

Erector spinae

Hamstrings

Practice Exam

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

2. Free weights can help in developing the smaller synergistic muscles.

3. 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?

4. What is the role of an agonist muscle?

5. Which best describes a split routine?

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

7. Which of the following benefits are attributed to weight training?

8. Which training principle describes the practice of systematically increasing your repetitions to get stronger?

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

10. If the hip adductor is the prime mover in an exercise, what is the antagonist?