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ACE PT Exam Questions & 100%
Correct Answers
If an individual has tight hip flexors, what condition can occur in the lumbar spine?
✓ :~~ Lordosis.
If a regular weightlifting member exhibits this postural deviation, Shoulders
rounded forward, backs of hands face forward, what did he probably
overemphasize during training?
✓ :~~ He emphasized building pectorals and latissimus dorsi without proper
stretching of those muscles.
✓ ACE Manual 145
A client's right thigh collapses inward as she tries to maintain her upright posture
in a left leg knee lift. What muscles do you suspect are tight? What muscles do you
suspect are weak?
✓ :~~ Tight hip adductors.
Weak gluteus medius and maximus.
Client has exaggerated Posterior Curve in thoracic spine and forward, rounded
shoulders with back of hands facing forward..what should be primary focus of
flexibility program?
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✓ :~~ Kyphosis is associated with tight Shoulder adductors (Pectoralis major)
and tight scapular abductors (Serratus Anterior) which pull scapula into
protraction.
What does Limited ROM of internal shoulder rotation indicate?
✓ :~~ Tight external rotators...infraspinatus and teres minor are primary
external shoulder rotators.
Clients posture from posterior view shows medial borders and inferior angle of
scapulae protrude away from back. "Scapular Winging". What muscle is weak and
contributes to this deviation?
✓ :~~ Weakness in Serratus Anterior (and Rhomboids) result in inability of
scapular muscles to hold medial border of the scapula in place on ribs.
Learn to "Pack" their scapulae by retracting and depressing the scapulae.
In the Bend and Lift Screen what indicates excessive tightness in plantar flexors?
✓ :~~ Unable to keep heels on floor during squat, limited dorsiflexion.
ACE Manual p. 152
If a client "slaps" his foot or is running flat footed, what do you suspect is weak?
✓ :~~ Dorsiflexors.
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A client with anterior pelvic tilt with a forward torso lean should strengthen which
group of muscles?
✓ :~~ Rectus abdominis and hip extensors (gluteus maximus and hamstrings).
During a Thomas test the client's thigh touches the table but the knee does not
flex to 80 degrees...what is most likely cause?
✓ :~~ Tightness in the Rectus FEMORIS.
ACE Manual p. 161-2
"Forward Head" Position is most associated with which muscular result?
✓ :~~ Tight cervical spine extensors result from neck projected forward and
head tilted backward as seen in computer users.
ACE Manual p. 146
A client with posterior pelvic tilt and decreased anterior curvature of lower back
should focus on flexibility of which group of muscles?
✓ :~~ Rectus abdominis and hamstrings.
Linear Periodization
✓ :~~ Consistent training protocols within each microcycle. Variables change
after microcycle.
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Undulating Periodization
✓ :~~ Different training protocols during each microcycle IN ADDITION to
changing variables after each variable. Example: Monday: strength;
Wednesday: endurance; Friday: hypertrophy.
Rest Intervals Based on Training Goals: Muscle Endurance
✓ :~~ < Less Than 30 seconds
Table 10-4 ACE Manual
Rest Intervals Based on Training Goals: General Fitness
✓ :~~ 30-90 Seconds
Table 10-4 ACE Manual
Rest Intervals Based on Training Goals: Muscle Hypertrophy
✓ :~~ 30-90 Seconds
Table 10-4 ACE Manual
Rest Intervals Based on Training Goals: Muscular Strength
✓ :~~ 2-5 minutes
Table 10-4 ACE Manual
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ACE PT Exam Questions & 100%
Correct Answers
If an individual has tight hip flexors, what condition can occur in the lumbar spine?
✓ :~~ Lordosis.
If a regular weightlifting member exhibits this postural deviation, Shoulders
rounded forward, backs of hands face forward, what did he probably
overemphasize during training?
✓ :~~ He emphasized building pectorals and latissimus dorsi without proper
stretching of those muscles.
✓ ACE Manual 145
A client's right thigh collapses inward as she tries to maintain her upright posture
in a left leg knee lift. What muscles do you suspect are tight? What muscles do you
suspect are weak?
✓ :~~ Tight hip adductors.
Weak gluteus medius and maximus.
Client has exaggerated Posterior Curve in thoracic spine and forward, rounded
shoulders with back of hands facing forward..what should be primary focus of
flexibility program?
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✓ :~~ Kyphosis is associated with tight Shoulder adductors (Pectoralis major)
and tight scapular abductors (Serratus Anterior) which pull scapula into
protraction.
What does Limited ROM of internal shoulder rotation indicate?
✓ :~~ Tight external rotators...infraspinatus and teres minor are primary
external shoulder rotators.
Clients posture from posterior view shows medial borders and inferior angle of
scapulae protrude away from back. "Scapular Winging". What muscle is weak and
contributes to this deviation?
✓ :~~ Weakness in Serratus Anterior (and Rhomboids) result in inability of
scapular muscles to hold medial border of the scapula in place on ribs.
Learn to "Pack" their scapulae by retracting and depressing the scapulae.
In the Bend and Lift Screen what indicates excessive tightness in plantar flexors?
✓ :~~ Unable to keep heels on floor during squat, limited dorsiflexion.
ACE Manual p. 152
If a client "slaps" his foot or is running flat footed, what do you suspect is weak?
✓ :~~ Dorsiflexors.
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A client with anterior pelvic tilt with a forward torso lean should strengthen which
group of muscles?
✓ :~~ Rectus abdominis and hip extensors (gluteus maximus and hamstrings).
During a Thomas test the client's thigh touches the table but the knee does not
flex to 80 degrees...what is most likely cause?
✓ :~~ Tightness in the Rectus FEMORIS.
ACE Manual p. 161-2
"Forward Head" Position is most associated with which muscular result?
✓ :~~ Tight cervical spine extensors result from neck projected forward and
head tilted backward as seen in computer users.
ACE Manual p. 146
A client with posterior pelvic tilt and decreased anterior curvature of lower back
should focus on flexibility of which group of muscles?
✓ :~~ Rectus abdominis and hamstrings.
Linear Periodization
✓ :~~ Consistent training protocols within each microcycle. Variables change
after microcycle.
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Undulating Periodization
✓ :~~ Different training protocols during each microcycle IN ADDITION to
changing variables after each variable. Example: Monday: strength;
Wednesday: endurance; Friday: hypertrophy.
Rest Intervals Based on Training Goals: Muscle Endurance
✓ :~~ < Less Than 30 seconds
Table 10-4 ACE Manual
Rest Intervals Based on Training Goals: General Fitness
✓ :~~ 30-90 Seconds
Table 10-4 ACE Manual
Rest Intervals Based on Training Goals: Muscle Hypertrophy
✓ :~~ 30-90 Seconds
Table 10-4 ACE Manual
Rest Intervals Based on Training Goals: Muscular Strength
✓ :~~ 2-5 minutes
Table 10-4 ACE Manual
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