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NCSF CPT Exam Prep Questions and
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What is the biomechanical term for the movement at the shoulder during a frontal
raise? - ✔✔Shoulder Flexion
What action is performed at the glenohumeral joint during the concentric phase of the
pull up? - ✔✔Shoulder Adduction
What is the primary movement performed during the concentric phase of the Romanian
Deadlift? - ✔✔Hip Extension
What is the prime mover during the front squat? - ✔✔Quadriceps
Which type of pelvic tilt is used during the abdominal exercises targeting the rectus
abdominis? - ✔✔Posterior Pelvic Tilt
Which muscle functions as the antagonist during the standing calf raise exercise? -
✔✔Anterior Tibialis
Which trunk muscle is the primary local stabilizer for the spine? - ✔✔Transverse
Abdominis
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Where is the correct terminal pull position of the bar during the lat pull-down exercise?
- ✔✔The chest
What is the weight-bearing bone of the lower leg? - ✔✔Tibia
In addition to trunk rotation, the obliques are also responsible for trunk ____________. -
✔✔Lateral Flexion
The reverse lunge is performed in what movement plane? - ✔✔Sagittal
What action is performed at the glenohumeral joint during the concentric phase of the
dumbbell fly? - ✔✔Horizontal adduction
What type of contraction must be performed by the erector spinae during the dumbbell
bent-over row to maintain proper form? - ✔✔An isometric contraction
During the downward phase of the leg press exercise, the quadriceps must perform that
type of contraction? - ✔✔An eccentric contraction
What is the normal curvature for the thoracic portion of the spine? - ✔✔Kyphotic
An undesirable exaggerated curvature of the lumbar spine is termed: - ✔✔Lordosis
Bones are connected together by what type of connective tissue? - ✔✔Ligaments
What rotator cuff muscle is responsible for internal rotation? - ✔✔Subscapularis
The antagonist muscle group during the seated leg extension exercise is the: -
✔✔Hamstrings
Katelyn Whitman© 2025, All Rights Reserved.
NCSF CPT Exam Prep Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
What is the biomechanical term for the movement at the shoulder during a frontal
raise? - ✔✔Shoulder Flexion
What action is performed at the glenohumeral joint during the concentric phase of the
pull up? - ✔✔Shoulder Adduction
What is the primary movement performed during the concentric phase of the Romanian
Deadlift? - ✔✔Hip Extension
What is the prime mover during the front squat? - ✔✔Quadriceps
Which type of pelvic tilt is used during the abdominal exercises targeting the rectus
abdominis? - ✔✔Posterior Pelvic Tilt
Which muscle functions as the antagonist during the standing calf raise exercise? -
✔✔Anterior Tibialis
Which trunk muscle is the primary local stabilizer for the spine? - ✔✔Transverse
Abdominis
Katelyn Whitman© 2025, All Rights Reserved.
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Where is the correct terminal pull position of the bar during the lat pull-down exercise?
- ✔✔The chest
What is the weight-bearing bone of the lower leg? - ✔✔Tibia
In addition to trunk rotation, the obliques are also responsible for trunk ____________. -
✔✔Lateral Flexion
The reverse lunge is performed in what movement plane? - ✔✔Sagittal
What action is performed at the glenohumeral joint during the concentric phase of the
dumbbell fly? - ✔✔Horizontal adduction
What type of contraction must be performed by the erector spinae during the dumbbell
bent-over row to maintain proper form? - ✔✔An isometric contraction
During the downward phase of the leg press exercise, the quadriceps must perform that
type of contraction? - ✔✔An eccentric contraction
What is the normal curvature for the thoracic portion of the spine? - ✔✔Kyphotic
An undesirable exaggerated curvature of the lumbar spine is termed: - ✔✔Lordosis
Bones are connected together by what type of connective tissue? - ✔✔Ligaments
What rotator cuff muscle is responsible for internal rotation? - ✔✔Subscapularis
The antagonist muscle group during the seated leg extension exercise is the: -
✔✔Hamstrings
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