NCSF FINAL PRACTICE EXAM|| 150
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS|| LATEST UPDATE
2024
Kinetic chain - ANSWER What term represents the transfer of energy across joints to support voluntary
movement?
Glutes - ANSWER The posterior pelvic tilt is commonly seen in bilateral leg exercises a result of tight
_____
Concentric contraction of the anterior tibialis - ANSWER Ankle dorsiflexion is caused by ____
No joint movement - ANSWER When performing biceps and triceps exercises, what joint action should
occur at the shoulder?
Barbell shrug - ANSWER What exercise is used to cause elevation of the shoulder complex (scapula and
humerus)?
Kyphotic curve - ANSWER What is the natural curvature of the thoracic spine?
gluteus maximus - ANSWER When performed correctly, what is the prime mover responsible for hip
extension during the back squat?
Rhomboids - ANSWER What back muscle is the prime mover for seated row exercise as it is responsible
for retraction of the scapula?
Barbell bent over row - ANSWER Which of the following exercises requires the greatest contribution
from showing stabilizers when using 80% 1RM
Frontal - ANSWER The performance of dumbbell side raises occurs in what movement plane?
, Fully extended - ANSWER What position of the knee is necessary to fully stretch the gastrocnemius when
the ankle is in full dorsiflexion?
Latissimus dorsi and deltoid - ANSWER What muscles are used to globally stabilize the humerus during
the bench press?
Standing single arm dumbbell press - ANSWER Based on the principles of stability what exercise would
be most difficult to stabilize?
Take a broader step and push the back leg downward - ANSWER To correct error in a lunge the client
should be instructed to ____
Proprioception - ANSWER Which of the following refers to the cumulative input to the nervous system
that relays body and position of movement?
Hip abductors - ANSWER What muscle is the prime mover for lateral lunge performed in the picture?
Rhomboids - ANSWER Client should be instructed to retract the scapula dreamed of seated row exercise
in order to effectively train the:
Mitochondria - ANSWER Aerobic metabolism in the muscle cell occurs within which organelle?
Testosterone - ANSWER What anabolic hormone is released in higher concentrations in response to
heavy resistance training?
Seated leg extension and hamstring stretch - ANSWER Which pair of movements employ reciprocal
inhibition in a training session aimed at improving strength and flexibility?
Glycogen - ANSWER Which of the following is the only energy substrate that can be metabolized
aerobically or anaerobically to produce ATP?
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS|| LATEST UPDATE
2024
Kinetic chain - ANSWER What term represents the transfer of energy across joints to support voluntary
movement?
Glutes - ANSWER The posterior pelvic tilt is commonly seen in bilateral leg exercises a result of tight
_____
Concentric contraction of the anterior tibialis - ANSWER Ankle dorsiflexion is caused by ____
No joint movement - ANSWER When performing biceps and triceps exercises, what joint action should
occur at the shoulder?
Barbell shrug - ANSWER What exercise is used to cause elevation of the shoulder complex (scapula and
humerus)?
Kyphotic curve - ANSWER What is the natural curvature of the thoracic spine?
gluteus maximus - ANSWER When performed correctly, what is the prime mover responsible for hip
extension during the back squat?
Rhomboids - ANSWER What back muscle is the prime mover for seated row exercise as it is responsible
for retraction of the scapula?
Barbell bent over row - ANSWER Which of the following exercises requires the greatest contribution
from showing stabilizers when using 80% 1RM
Frontal - ANSWER The performance of dumbbell side raises occurs in what movement plane?
, Fully extended - ANSWER What position of the knee is necessary to fully stretch the gastrocnemius when
the ankle is in full dorsiflexion?
Latissimus dorsi and deltoid - ANSWER What muscles are used to globally stabilize the humerus during
the bench press?
Standing single arm dumbbell press - ANSWER Based on the principles of stability what exercise would
be most difficult to stabilize?
Take a broader step and push the back leg downward - ANSWER To correct error in a lunge the client
should be instructed to ____
Proprioception - ANSWER Which of the following refers to the cumulative input to the nervous system
that relays body and position of movement?
Hip abductors - ANSWER What muscle is the prime mover for lateral lunge performed in the picture?
Rhomboids - ANSWER Client should be instructed to retract the scapula dreamed of seated row exercise
in order to effectively train the:
Mitochondria - ANSWER Aerobic metabolism in the muscle cell occurs within which organelle?
Testosterone - ANSWER What anabolic hormone is released in higher concentrations in response to
heavy resistance training?
Seated leg extension and hamstring stretch - ANSWER Which pair of movements employ reciprocal
inhibition in a training session aimed at improving strength and flexibility?
Glycogen - ANSWER Which of the following is the only energy substrate that can be metabolized
aerobically or anaerobically to produce ATP?
