NSCA CSCS CHAPTER 15 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
pronated grip: - Correct Answers -palms down, knuckles up; aka overhand grip
- don't see your palms
supinated grip: - Correct Answers -palms up, knuckles down; aka underhand grip
neutral grip: - Correct Answers -the knuckles point laterally—as in a handshake.
alternated grip: - Correct Answers -one hand pronated and one supinated
hook grip: - Correct Answers -similar to pronated but thumb tucked under index
- usually used for exercises requiring stronger grip
closed grip: - Correct Answers -thumb wrapped around bar
false grip: - Correct Answers -thumb not wrapped around bar
grip width: - Correct Answers -hands distance from one another
there are three types of grip width, what are they? - Correct Answers -1. common
2. wide
3. narrow
clean grip: - Correct Answers -slightly wider than shoulder width apart and outside of
knee
snatch grip: - Correct Answers -wide grip; can can be determined by elbow-to-elbow
method
standing exercise usually has the feet. . . - Correct Answers -slightly wider than hips,
heels, and ball in contact with floor
supine: - Correct Answers -laying face up (like in a bench press)
What does the five point contact position include? - Correct Answers -1. head firmly on
bench
2. shoulders and upper back firmly placed and even
3. Buttocks even on bench
4. Right foot flat
5. Left foot flat
, Full ROM has a greater chance of being used in what type of exercises. . . - Correct
Answers -in slow, controlled reps
should you spot dumbbell exercise at the athletes upper arms or elbows? why or why
not? - Correct Answers -no you should not spot the athlete with dumbbells at their upper
arms or elbows because if the athletes elbows collapse you will not be in a position to
stop weights form hitting their face
true or false: spotting the athletes forearms near wrist is the preferred method when
using dumbbells. - Correct Answers -true
liftoff: - Correct Answers -refers to moving bar form the upright supports to a position in
which athlete can begin exercise
The value of an exercise is maximized when . . . - Correct Answers -the entire ROM is
covered, this also allows for flexibility to be maintained or improved
Sticking point: - Correct Answers -typically happens after transition from the eccentric
phase to the concentric
during the sticking point, athletes . . . - Correct Answers -should be advised to exhale
through the sticking point and to inhale during less stressful phase
structural exercise: - Correct Answers -exercises that load the vertebral column and
therefore place stress on it
valsava maneuver: - Correct Answers -can be helpful for maintaining proper vertebral
alignments and support during high loads
why does the Valsalva maneuver help maintain alignment and support during high
loads? - Correct Answers -because holding the breath increase rigidity of the entire
torso which supports the vertebral column
rigidity of the torso in the Valsalva maneuver is created by . . . - Correct Answers -air in
the upper torso and fluid in the lower torso, this reduces compressive forces on
spine/disk
neutral spine: - Correct Answers -normal lordotic lumbar spine position
weight belts: - Correct Answers -may help maintain intra-abdominal pressure during
lifting; appropriateness depends on the type of exercise performed and the relative load
lifted; recommended to be worn for exercises that place stress on the lower back and
during sets that use near-maximal or maximal loads
(weight belt would be appropriate for 1RM of back squat)
AND ANSWERS
pronated grip: - Correct Answers -palms down, knuckles up; aka overhand grip
- don't see your palms
supinated grip: - Correct Answers -palms up, knuckles down; aka underhand grip
neutral grip: - Correct Answers -the knuckles point laterally—as in a handshake.
alternated grip: - Correct Answers -one hand pronated and one supinated
hook grip: - Correct Answers -similar to pronated but thumb tucked under index
- usually used for exercises requiring stronger grip
closed grip: - Correct Answers -thumb wrapped around bar
false grip: - Correct Answers -thumb not wrapped around bar
grip width: - Correct Answers -hands distance from one another
there are three types of grip width, what are they? - Correct Answers -1. common
2. wide
3. narrow
clean grip: - Correct Answers -slightly wider than shoulder width apart and outside of
knee
snatch grip: - Correct Answers -wide grip; can can be determined by elbow-to-elbow
method
standing exercise usually has the feet. . . - Correct Answers -slightly wider than hips,
heels, and ball in contact with floor
supine: - Correct Answers -laying face up (like in a bench press)
What does the five point contact position include? - Correct Answers -1. head firmly on
bench
2. shoulders and upper back firmly placed and even
3. Buttocks even on bench
4. Right foot flat
5. Left foot flat
, Full ROM has a greater chance of being used in what type of exercises. . . - Correct
Answers -in slow, controlled reps
should you spot dumbbell exercise at the athletes upper arms or elbows? why or why
not? - Correct Answers -no you should not spot the athlete with dumbbells at their upper
arms or elbows because if the athletes elbows collapse you will not be in a position to
stop weights form hitting their face
true or false: spotting the athletes forearms near wrist is the preferred method when
using dumbbells. - Correct Answers -true
liftoff: - Correct Answers -refers to moving bar form the upright supports to a position in
which athlete can begin exercise
The value of an exercise is maximized when . . . - Correct Answers -the entire ROM is
covered, this also allows for flexibility to be maintained or improved
Sticking point: - Correct Answers -typically happens after transition from the eccentric
phase to the concentric
during the sticking point, athletes . . . - Correct Answers -should be advised to exhale
through the sticking point and to inhale during less stressful phase
structural exercise: - Correct Answers -exercises that load the vertebral column and
therefore place stress on it
valsava maneuver: - Correct Answers -can be helpful for maintaining proper vertebral
alignments and support during high loads
why does the Valsalva maneuver help maintain alignment and support during high
loads? - Correct Answers -because holding the breath increase rigidity of the entire
torso which supports the vertebral column
rigidity of the torso in the Valsalva maneuver is created by . . . - Correct Answers -air in
the upper torso and fluid in the lower torso, this reduces compressive forces on
spine/disk
neutral spine: - Correct Answers -normal lordotic lumbar spine position
weight belts: - Correct Answers -may help maintain intra-abdominal pressure during
lifting; appropriateness depends on the type of exercise performed and the relative load
lifted; recommended to be worn for exercises that place stress on the lower back and
during sets that use near-maximal or maximal loads
(weight belt would be appropriate for 1RM of back squat)
