NSCA CSCS 100 UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Exercise Technique: Which of the following terms refers to moving the bar from upright
supports to a position in which the athlete can begin the exercise? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Liftoff
Exercise Technique: When performing the seated lean back stretch for the deltoids and chest, the
hands are placed on the floor behind the body. What direction should the fingers point? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Away from the body
Exercise Technique: After completing a one-arm dumbbell snatch, what is the first movement
that should be performed in order to bring the dumbbell back down from an overhead position? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Lower the dumbbell to the shoulder
Exercise Technique: Which of the following statements regarding spotting is true? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Before beginning a set, the athlete should inform the spotter how many
repetitions will be performed
Exercise Technique: Which muscles are affected by the stretch in which one arm is pulled across
the chest and held in position with the other arm? - CORRECT ANSWER - Posterior
deltoid, rhomboids, and middle trapezius
Exercise Technique: When using the rowing machine for aerobic endurance training, where
should the torso be at the ending position? - CORRECT ANSWER - Leaning slightly
backward
Exercise Technique: Which of the following pieces of equipment are most appropriate for
performing the bench press and the forward step lunge? - CORRECT ANSWER - Barbells
or dumbbells
Exercise Technique: Where should the hands be positioned in a standard push-up? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Shoulder width
, Exercise Technique: In the starting position for the deadlift, where should the bar be in relation
to the shins? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 inch in front of the shins
Exercise Technique: What is the type of stretch called in which the individual who is stretching
is the source of the force? - CORRECT ANSWER - Active stretch
Exercise Technique: Using a spotter is recommended for which of the following types of
exercises? - CORRECT ANSWER - Overhead exercises
Exercise Technique: Squats, deadlifts, and power cleans are known as which type of exercise,
due to the stress placed on the vertebral column? - CORRECT ANSWER - Structural
exercises
Exercise Technique: The hold-relax with agonist contraction is the most effective proprioceptive
neuromuscular facilitation stretching technique because it allows facilitation of what functions? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Reciprocal and autogenic inhibition
Exercise Technique: What is the term used for the most strenuous portion of a repetition? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Sticking point
Exercise Technique: During the downward movement phase of the lying barbell triceps
extension, which grip should be used by the lifter and which grip should be used by the spotter? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Lifter: pronated grip
Spotter: Supinated grip
Exercise Technique: Comparing the push press with the push jerk, which phase is the main
difference between the two? - CORRECT ANSWER - The catch
Exercise Technique: How does "pace/tempo" training intensity compare to race competition
intensity? - CORRECT ANSWER - Same intensity or slightly higher
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Exercise Technique: Which of the following terms refers to moving the bar from upright
supports to a position in which the athlete can begin the exercise? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Liftoff
Exercise Technique: When performing the seated lean back stretch for the deltoids and chest, the
hands are placed on the floor behind the body. What direction should the fingers point? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Away from the body
Exercise Technique: After completing a one-arm dumbbell snatch, what is the first movement
that should be performed in order to bring the dumbbell back down from an overhead position? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Lower the dumbbell to the shoulder
Exercise Technique: Which of the following statements regarding spotting is true? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Before beginning a set, the athlete should inform the spotter how many
repetitions will be performed
Exercise Technique: Which muscles are affected by the stretch in which one arm is pulled across
the chest and held in position with the other arm? - CORRECT ANSWER - Posterior
deltoid, rhomboids, and middle trapezius
Exercise Technique: When using the rowing machine for aerobic endurance training, where
should the torso be at the ending position? - CORRECT ANSWER - Leaning slightly
backward
Exercise Technique: Which of the following pieces of equipment are most appropriate for
performing the bench press and the forward step lunge? - CORRECT ANSWER - Barbells
or dumbbells
Exercise Technique: Where should the hands be positioned in a standard push-up? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Shoulder width
, Exercise Technique: In the starting position for the deadlift, where should the bar be in relation
to the shins? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 inch in front of the shins
Exercise Technique: What is the type of stretch called in which the individual who is stretching
is the source of the force? - CORRECT ANSWER - Active stretch
Exercise Technique: Using a spotter is recommended for which of the following types of
exercises? - CORRECT ANSWER - Overhead exercises
Exercise Technique: Squats, deadlifts, and power cleans are known as which type of exercise,
due to the stress placed on the vertebral column? - CORRECT ANSWER - Structural
exercises
Exercise Technique: The hold-relax with agonist contraction is the most effective proprioceptive
neuromuscular facilitation stretching technique because it allows facilitation of what functions? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Reciprocal and autogenic inhibition
Exercise Technique: What is the term used for the most strenuous portion of a repetition? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Sticking point
Exercise Technique: During the downward movement phase of the lying barbell triceps
extension, which grip should be used by the lifter and which grip should be used by the spotter? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Lifter: pronated grip
Spotter: Supinated grip
Exercise Technique: Comparing the push press with the push jerk, which phase is the main
difference between the two? - CORRECT ANSWER - The catch
Exercise Technique: How does "pace/tempo" training intensity compare to race competition
intensity? - CORRECT ANSWER - Same intensity or slightly higher
