NSCA-CSCS: Exercise Technique
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
improve sports-specific movements and strength - CORRECT ANSWER - Resistance
machines do NOT improve
Benefits of resistance machines - CORRECT ANSWER - -They can be used easily
without a spotter
-They can be particularly helpful for newer athletes to learn proper form and control the motion
within the desired plane of movement
-Athletes can ofter lift higher maximal weights and isolate specific muscles, improving absolute
strength
Starting Blocks Optimal hand position - CORRECT ANSWER - Hands should be slightly
wider than shoulder-width apart with the fingers held together and thumbs under the shoulders.
Plyometrics - CORRECT ANSWER - Box jumps, depth jumps, and medicine ball throws
are an example of what?
Forefoot - CORRECT ANSWER - During agility exercises, weight should be concentrated
on what part of the foot?
absolute strength - CORRECT ANSWER - Yoga does NOT improve
Sticking point - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the most challenging part of a strength
exercise called?
Exhale through the mouth during the concentric phase & inhale through the nose during the
eccentric phase - CORRECT ANSWER - For most strength exercises, which of the
following breathing patterns is optimal?
, providing visual feedback regarding form and technique - CORRECT ANSWER - Mirrors
and video analysis can be helpful for
increased submaximal heart rate (heart rate actually decreases) - CORRECT ANSWER -
NOT an adaptation to chronic cardiovascular conditioning
Adaptations to chronic cardiovascular conditioning - CORRECT ANSWER - -increased
heart chamber size & preload
-increased stroke volume
-increased cardiac output
-blood volume and hemoglobin content of the blood also increase
Achilles tendon tightness - CORRECT ANSWER - Depth achieved during a squat is often
limited by?
5 - CORRECT ANSWER - When using free weights, how many points of contact should
be made for supine and seated exercises?
palms facing upward toward the face - CORRECT ANSWER - Supinated grip
1. the head
2. the shoulders and
3. upper back are evenly placed
4. the buttocks
5. right and left foot are both placed flat on the floor - CORRECT ANSWER - 5 points of
contact for optimal body support during supine and seated exercises:
Soccer Midfielder - CORRECT ANSWER - Which athlete would benefit most from
agility work on most days of the week?
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
improve sports-specific movements and strength - CORRECT ANSWER - Resistance
machines do NOT improve
Benefits of resistance machines - CORRECT ANSWER - -They can be used easily
without a spotter
-They can be particularly helpful for newer athletes to learn proper form and control the motion
within the desired plane of movement
-Athletes can ofter lift higher maximal weights and isolate specific muscles, improving absolute
strength
Starting Blocks Optimal hand position - CORRECT ANSWER - Hands should be slightly
wider than shoulder-width apart with the fingers held together and thumbs under the shoulders.
Plyometrics - CORRECT ANSWER - Box jumps, depth jumps, and medicine ball throws
are an example of what?
Forefoot - CORRECT ANSWER - During agility exercises, weight should be concentrated
on what part of the foot?
absolute strength - CORRECT ANSWER - Yoga does NOT improve
Sticking point - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the most challenging part of a strength
exercise called?
Exhale through the mouth during the concentric phase & inhale through the nose during the
eccentric phase - CORRECT ANSWER - For most strength exercises, which of the
following breathing patterns is optimal?
, providing visual feedback regarding form and technique - CORRECT ANSWER - Mirrors
and video analysis can be helpful for
increased submaximal heart rate (heart rate actually decreases) - CORRECT ANSWER -
NOT an adaptation to chronic cardiovascular conditioning
Adaptations to chronic cardiovascular conditioning - CORRECT ANSWER - -increased
heart chamber size & preload
-increased stroke volume
-increased cardiac output
-blood volume and hemoglobin content of the blood also increase
Achilles tendon tightness - CORRECT ANSWER - Depth achieved during a squat is often
limited by?
5 - CORRECT ANSWER - When using free weights, how many points of contact should
be made for supine and seated exercises?
palms facing upward toward the face - CORRECT ANSWER - Supinated grip
1. the head
2. the shoulders and
3. upper back are evenly placed
4. the buttocks
5. right and left foot are both placed flat on the floor - CORRECT ANSWER - 5 points of
contact for optimal body support during supine and seated exercises:
Soccer Midfielder - CORRECT ANSWER - Which athlete would benefit most from
agility work on most days of the week?
