Glute Specialist Exam I Questions And
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1. Which muscle is primarily responsible for hip extension?
a) Rectus femoris
b) Tensor fasciae latae
c) Gluteus maximus
d) Adductor longus
The gluteus maximus is the main muscle responsible for hip
extension due to its size and leverage.
2. Which of the following exercises best targets the gluteus medius?
a) Barbell hip thrust
b) Squat
c) Side-lying hip abduction
d) Leg press
The gluteus medius is primarily an abductor; side-lying hip
abduction isolates it effectively.
3. What is the role of the gluteus minimus during gait?
a) Hip extension
b) Hip abduction and stabilization of the pelvis
c) Hip flexion
d) Knee extension
, The gluteus minimus assists in abducting the hip and stabilizing
the pelvis during walking.
4. Which cue is most effective for activating the gluteus maximus
during a hip thrust?
a) Pull the knees inward
b) Squeeze the glutes at the top
c) Arch the lower back
d) Push through the toes only
Squeezing the glutes at the top of the movement ensures
maximum activation of the gluteus maximus.
5. A client complains of tight hip flexors limiting glute engagement.
Which exercise should you prioritize?
a) Leg extension
b) Hip flexor stretches
c) Hamstring curls
d) Calf raises
Tight hip flexors can inhibit glute activation due to reciprocal
inhibition; stretching improves glute function.
6. Which of the following is a key function of the posterior chain?
a) Knee flexion
b) Hip extension and spinal stabilization
c) Ankle dorsiflexion
d) Shoulder rotation
The posterior chain includes glutes, hamstrings, and spinal
erectors, supporting hip extension and posture.
7. What is the primary hip movement in a Romanian deadlift?
a) Hip abduction
, b) Hip adduction
c) Hip hinge/extension
d) Hip flexion
The RDL focuses on the hip hinge pattern, emphasizing glute and
hamstring activation.
8. Which glute muscle lies deepest and assists in hip internal
rotation?
a) Gluteus maximus
b) Gluteus medius
c) Gluteus minimus
d) Tensor fasciae latae
The gluteus minimus lies beneath the medius and contributes to
hip internal rotation and stabilization.
9. During a squat, what is a sign of glute weakness?
a) Knees tracking outward
b) Knees caving inward (valgus collapse)
c) Heels remaining on the floor
d) Upright torso
Weak glutes, especially the medius, allow the knees to collapse
inward during squatting.
10. Which resistance band placement maximizes glute medius
activation in lateral walks?
a) Around the knees
b) Around the ankles
c) Around the thighs just above the knees
d) Around the feet
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1. Which muscle is primarily responsible for hip extension?
a) Rectus femoris
b) Tensor fasciae latae
c) Gluteus maximus
d) Adductor longus
The gluteus maximus is the main muscle responsible for hip
extension due to its size and leverage.
2. Which of the following exercises best targets the gluteus medius?
a) Barbell hip thrust
b) Squat
c) Side-lying hip abduction
d) Leg press
The gluteus medius is primarily an abductor; side-lying hip
abduction isolates it effectively.
3. What is the role of the gluteus minimus during gait?
a) Hip extension
b) Hip abduction and stabilization of the pelvis
c) Hip flexion
d) Knee extension
, The gluteus minimus assists in abducting the hip and stabilizing
the pelvis during walking.
4. Which cue is most effective for activating the gluteus maximus
during a hip thrust?
a) Pull the knees inward
b) Squeeze the glutes at the top
c) Arch the lower back
d) Push through the toes only
Squeezing the glutes at the top of the movement ensures
maximum activation of the gluteus maximus.
5. A client complains of tight hip flexors limiting glute engagement.
Which exercise should you prioritize?
a) Leg extension
b) Hip flexor stretches
c) Hamstring curls
d) Calf raises
Tight hip flexors can inhibit glute activation due to reciprocal
inhibition; stretching improves glute function.
6. Which of the following is a key function of the posterior chain?
a) Knee flexion
b) Hip extension and spinal stabilization
c) Ankle dorsiflexion
d) Shoulder rotation
The posterior chain includes glutes, hamstrings, and spinal
erectors, supporting hip extension and posture.
7. What is the primary hip movement in a Romanian deadlift?
a) Hip abduction
, b) Hip adduction
c) Hip hinge/extension
d) Hip flexion
The RDL focuses on the hip hinge pattern, emphasizing glute and
hamstring activation.
8. Which glute muscle lies deepest and assists in hip internal
rotation?
a) Gluteus maximus
b) Gluteus medius
c) Gluteus minimus
d) Tensor fasciae latae
The gluteus minimus lies beneath the medius and contributes to
hip internal rotation and stabilization.
9. During a squat, what is a sign of glute weakness?
a) Knees tracking outward
b) Knees caving inward (valgus collapse)
c) Heels remaining on the floor
d) Upright torso
Weak glutes, especially the medius, allow the knees to collapse
inward during squatting.
10. Which resistance band placement maximizes glute medius
activation in lateral walks?
a) Around the knees
b) Around the ankles
c) Around the thighs just above the knees
d) Around the feet
