GLUTE SPECIALIST FINAL
CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ The structure and muscles that make up the back side of the body is known
as the:a. glutesb. posterior chainc. hamstringsd. backside.
Answer: b. posterior chain
◍ Which physical factors of glute size and shape can be modified with
physical training or cosmetic procedures?a. muscle mass and pelvis
structureb. pelvis structure and femur head lengthc. fat distribution and
pelvis structured. muscle mass and fat distribution.
Answer: d. muscle mass and fat distribution
◍ Which glute shape is considered to be the most desirable by plastic
surgeons?a. heartb. "v" shapec. roundd. square.
Answer: a. heart
◍ According to statistics, what percentage of Americans have a sedentary
lifestyle?a. 80 percentb. 75 percentc. 35 percentd. 60 percent.
Answer: d. 60 percent
◍ Which is a known benefit of glute training?a. reduced hip flexibilityb.
increased hamstring activationc. reduced back paind. increased back pain.
Answer: c. reduced back pain
◍ Internal iliac artery.
Answer: - Min A ~20% assisance
◍ Where does the sciatic nerve exit to?.
Answer: Exits inferior pelvis to piriformis and travels down to posterior
, thigh.
◍ In regards to glute training, which acute training variable is arguably the
most important?a. exercise selectionb. intensityc. tempod. rest.
Answer: a. exercise selection
◍ The ability to move quickly and easily is known as being:a. strongb. agilec.
flexibled. mobile.
Answer: b. agile
◍ Gluteus Maximus Origin.
Answer: Area of ilium located posterior to its posterior gluteal line, posterior
aspects of sacrum and coccyx, and sacrotuberous ligament.
◍ Gluteus Maximus Insertion.
Answer: Tubercle of iliotibial tract on the tibia, via iliotibial tract and gluteal
tuberosity of femur.
◍ The "V" glute shape is associated with:a. excessive cardio trainingb.
extreme weight gainc. wearing tight clothingd. hormonal changes with
aging.
Answer: d. hormonal changes with aging
◍ Gluteus Maximus Action.
Answer: Extends, laterally rotates, and abducts thigh at hip joint.
◍ Glute shapes are only attributed to female bodies.a. trueb. false.
Answer: b. false
◍ Which of these can impede the function of major glute muscles?a. over
dominant quadriceps and hamstringsb. weak calves and hamstringsc. poor
posture and rounded shoulders. d. weak quadriceps and underactive hip
flexors.
Answer: a. over dominant quadriceps and hamstrings
◍ How many parts is the nervous system divided into?a. 2b. 3c. 4d. 6.
Answer: a. 2
◍ Which part of the nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord?a.
, central nervous system b. gangliac. peripheral nervous systemd. somatic
nervous system.
Answer: a. central nervous system
◍ Gluteus Maximus Innervation.
Answer: Inferior gluteal nerve (L5-S2).
◍ Gluteus Medius Origin.
Answer: Area of ilium located between anterior and posterior gluteal lines.
◍ Gluteus Medius Insertion.
Answer: Lateral aspect of greater trochanter of femur.
◍ A ______ is a single motor neuron and the muscle fiber it controls. a.
sensory inputb. motor unitc. motor unit poold. extrafusal muscle fibers.
Answer: b. motor unit
◍ Gluteus Medius Action.
Answer: Medially rotates and abducts thigh at hip joint.
◍ How many named muscles are in the human body ?a. less than 200b.
300-400c. 450-550d. more than 600.
Answer: d. more than 600
◍ A _______ is the primary muscle acting to produce movement. a.
synergistb. antagonistc. agonistd. concentrist.
Answer: c. agonist
◍ Which muscle is an antagonist during a knee extension?a. vastus lateralisb.
vastus medialisc. biceps femoris d. popliteus.
Answer: c. biceps femoris
◍ During which type of muscle action does muscle tension remain constant?a.
concentricb. eccentric c. isotonicd. isometric.
Answer: d. isometric
◍ During which type of muscle actions is there a reduction in muscle
tension?a. concentricb. eccentricc. isotonicd. isometric.
Answer: b. eccentric
CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ The structure and muscles that make up the back side of the body is known
as the:a. glutesb. posterior chainc. hamstringsd. backside.
Answer: b. posterior chain
◍ Which physical factors of glute size and shape can be modified with
physical training or cosmetic procedures?a. muscle mass and pelvis
structureb. pelvis structure and femur head lengthc. fat distribution and
pelvis structured. muscle mass and fat distribution.
Answer: d. muscle mass and fat distribution
◍ Which glute shape is considered to be the most desirable by plastic
surgeons?a. heartb. "v" shapec. roundd. square.
Answer: a. heart
◍ According to statistics, what percentage of Americans have a sedentary
lifestyle?a. 80 percentb. 75 percentc. 35 percentd. 60 percent.
Answer: d. 60 percent
◍ Which is a known benefit of glute training?a. reduced hip flexibilityb.
increased hamstring activationc. reduced back paind. increased back pain.
Answer: c. reduced back pain
◍ Internal iliac artery.
Answer: - Min A ~20% assisance
◍ Where does the sciatic nerve exit to?.
Answer: Exits inferior pelvis to piriformis and travels down to posterior
, thigh.
◍ In regards to glute training, which acute training variable is arguably the
most important?a. exercise selectionb. intensityc. tempod. rest.
Answer: a. exercise selection
◍ The ability to move quickly and easily is known as being:a. strongb. agilec.
flexibled. mobile.
Answer: b. agile
◍ Gluteus Maximus Origin.
Answer: Area of ilium located posterior to its posterior gluteal line, posterior
aspects of sacrum and coccyx, and sacrotuberous ligament.
◍ Gluteus Maximus Insertion.
Answer: Tubercle of iliotibial tract on the tibia, via iliotibial tract and gluteal
tuberosity of femur.
◍ The "V" glute shape is associated with:a. excessive cardio trainingb.
extreme weight gainc. wearing tight clothingd. hormonal changes with
aging.
Answer: d. hormonal changes with aging
◍ Gluteus Maximus Action.
Answer: Extends, laterally rotates, and abducts thigh at hip joint.
◍ Glute shapes are only attributed to female bodies.a. trueb. false.
Answer: b. false
◍ Which of these can impede the function of major glute muscles?a. over
dominant quadriceps and hamstringsb. weak calves and hamstringsc. poor
posture and rounded shoulders. d. weak quadriceps and underactive hip
flexors.
Answer: a. over dominant quadriceps and hamstrings
◍ How many parts is the nervous system divided into?a. 2b. 3c. 4d. 6.
Answer: a. 2
◍ Which part of the nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord?a.
, central nervous system b. gangliac. peripheral nervous systemd. somatic
nervous system.
Answer: a. central nervous system
◍ Gluteus Maximus Innervation.
Answer: Inferior gluteal nerve (L5-S2).
◍ Gluteus Medius Origin.
Answer: Area of ilium located between anterior and posterior gluteal lines.
◍ Gluteus Medius Insertion.
Answer: Lateral aspect of greater trochanter of femur.
◍ A ______ is a single motor neuron and the muscle fiber it controls. a.
sensory inputb. motor unitc. motor unit poold. extrafusal muscle fibers.
Answer: b. motor unit
◍ Gluteus Medius Action.
Answer: Medially rotates and abducts thigh at hip joint.
◍ How many named muscles are in the human body ?a. less than 200b.
300-400c. 450-550d. more than 600.
Answer: d. more than 600
◍ A _______ is the primary muscle acting to produce movement. a.
synergistb. antagonistc. agonistd. concentrist.
Answer: c. agonist
◍ Which muscle is an antagonist during a knee extension?a. vastus lateralisb.
vastus medialisc. biceps femoris d. popliteus.
Answer: c. biceps femoris
◍ During which type of muscle action does muscle tension remain constant?a.
concentricb. eccentric c. isotonicd. isometric.
Answer: d. isometric
◍ During which type of muscle actions is there a reduction in muscle
tension?a. concentricb. eccentricc. isotonicd. isometric.
Answer: b. eccentric
