CSCS Test Bank Pocket Prep
Questions and Answers
a general fitness client is attempting to improve the shape and size of the muscles on
the bac of the lower leg. which of the following movements is essential for this purpose -
correct Answer-plantar flexion
during a baseball pitch, which of the following muscles is involved in the concentric
action of shoulder internal rotation - correct Answer-subscapularis
during the dumbbell lateral raise exercise, what action are the arms performig - correct
Answer-abduction
a high jumper is attempting to maximize her knee extensor strength. which of the
following muscles should she target in her training - correct Answer-rectus femoris
different heads of the pectoralis major can perform adduction and abduction of which
joint - correct Answer-glenohumeral
a strength coach is looking to improve the upper body pulling strength of her athletes.
which grip should be used when selected exercises - correct Answer-neutral pronated
supinated
which muscle of the back assists the primary move during a lat pull down exercise -
correct Answer-teres major
why would having a shorter moment arm of most musculaure surrounding joints be an
adantage - correct Answer-allows faster movement
the middle head of the deltoid is involved in many movements of the shoulder except
which of the following - correct Answer-extension
the middle head of the deltoid is involved in many movements of the shoulder which of
the following - correct Answer-abduction flexion and transverse abduction
during the dumbell lateral raise, two of the heads of the deltoid are involved. which
muscle acts as the synergist - correct Answer-anterior head
the biceps femoris contracts concentrically to produce which of the following
movements of the knee - correct Answer-flexion
, during a lat pulldown which of the following muscles does not assist during the
concentric phase - correct Answer-upper trapezius
during a lat pulldown which of the following muscles does assist during the concentric
phase - correct Answer-pec major, lats teres major
how many vertebrae are combined by the cervical thoracic lumbar and fused sacral
section of the spine - correct Answer-25
the military presss is a core exercise for which of the following muscle groups - correct
Answer-anterior and medial deltiods
the concept of hip hinge is a very important technique when deadlifting and squating.
what is the hip hinge technique - correct Answer-the spine remains stiff and neutral
while movement occurs through the hips
moving the bar from upright supports to a position in which the athlete can begin the
exercise refers to which of the following terms - correct Answer-liftoff
the initial step of which technique is similar to that of the hold relax ecept that it is
followed by an contraction of the antagonist against resistance from the partner - correct
Answer-contract relax techique
it is recommended that athletes do which of the following through the sticking point of a
repe - correct Answer-exhale
which major muscle group is being contracted forcefully to add speed to the bar during
the top pul phase of the clean and jerk - correct Answer-trap muscles
excessive knee valgus due to incorrect tehnique during squatting exercises can lead to
which of the following knee injuries - correct Answer-acl
in a bent over row the athlete should use what type of grip that is wider tha shoulder
width - correct Answer-closed pronated grip
which is true of golgi tendon organs - correct Answer-they are mechanoreceptors
located within the musculotendious junction that are sensitive to tension and rate of
tension change
an athlete needs to stretch her gluteus maximus and iliopsoas muscles which of the
following static stretches would be most appropriate - correct Answer-forward lunge and
supine knee flex
which of the following statement is correct when describing linear speed - correct
Answer-the ability to move the body in one intended direction as quickly as possible
Questions and Answers
a general fitness client is attempting to improve the shape and size of the muscles on
the bac of the lower leg. which of the following movements is essential for this purpose -
correct Answer-plantar flexion
during a baseball pitch, which of the following muscles is involved in the concentric
action of shoulder internal rotation - correct Answer-subscapularis
during the dumbbell lateral raise exercise, what action are the arms performig - correct
Answer-abduction
a high jumper is attempting to maximize her knee extensor strength. which of the
following muscles should she target in her training - correct Answer-rectus femoris
different heads of the pectoralis major can perform adduction and abduction of which
joint - correct Answer-glenohumeral
a strength coach is looking to improve the upper body pulling strength of her athletes.
which grip should be used when selected exercises - correct Answer-neutral pronated
supinated
which muscle of the back assists the primary move during a lat pull down exercise -
correct Answer-teres major
why would having a shorter moment arm of most musculaure surrounding joints be an
adantage - correct Answer-allows faster movement
the middle head of the deltoid is involved in many movements of the shoulder except
which of the following - correct Answer-extension
the middle head of the deltoid is involved in many movements of the shoulder which of
the following - correct Answer-abduction flexion and transverse abduction
during the dumbell lateral raise, two of the heads of the deltoid are involved. which
muscle acts as the synergist - correct Answer-anterior head
the biceps femoris contracts concentrically to produce which of the following
movements of the knee - correct Answer-flexion
, during a lat pulldown which of the following muscles does not assist during the
concentric phase - correct Answer-upper trapezius
during a lat pulldown which of the following muscles does assist during the concentric
phase - correct Answer-pec major, lats teres major
how many vertebrae are combined by the cervical thoracic lumbar and fused sacral
section of the spine - correct Answer-25
the military presss is a core exercise for which of the following muscle groups - correct
Answer-anterior and medial deltiods
the concept of hip hinge is a very important technique when deadlifting and squating.
what is the hip hinge technique - correct Answer-the spine remains stiff and neutral
while movement occurs through the hips
moving the bar from upright supports to a position in which the athlete can begin the
exercise refers to which of the following terms - correct Answer-liftoff
the initial step of which technique is similar to that of the hold relax ecept that it is
followed by an contraction of the antagonist against resistance from the partner - correct
Answer-contract relax techique
it is recommended that athletes do which of the following through the sticking point of a
repe - correct Answer-exhale
which major muscle group is being contracted forcefully to add speed to the bar during
the top pul phase of the clean and jerk - correct Answer-trap muscles
excessive knee valgus due to incorrect tehnique during squatting exercises can lead to
which of the following knee injuries - correct Answer-acl
in a bent over row the athlete should use what type of grip that is wider tha shoulder
width - correct Answer-closed pronated grip
which is true of golgi tendon organs - correct Answer-they are mechanoreceptors
located within the musculotendious junction that are sensitive to tension and rate of
tension change
an athlete needs to stretch her gluteus maximus and iliopsoas muscles which of the
following static stretches would be most appropriate - correct Answer-forward lunge and
supine knee flex
which of the following statement is correct when describing linear speed - correct
Answer-the ability to move the body in one intended direction as quickly as possible
