CANFITPRO PRACTICAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Discusses correct breathing and tempo for all exercises and
stretches - ANSWER >> Breathe in on the eccentric phase
exhale on the concentric phase, a good tempo is 3.1.1
Highlights the muscles trained to the client (SQUAT) - ANSWER
>>
Works quads, hams and glutes primarily
Explains the purpose and benefit of the exercise to the client
based on assessment results and goals
(SQUATS) - ANSWER >> triggers the release of testosterone and
human growth hormone in your body, which are vital for
muscle growth and will also help to improve muscle mass when
you train other areas of your body aside from your leg
Correctly demonstrates the exercise, discussing set up, ROM
and posture
(SQUATS) - ANSWER >> - pins should be low enough to unrack
- retract scapula for stability of bar
- brace core
, - neutral spine
- parallel depth for ROM
- elbows pointed down
Identifies movement errors and provides correct cuing
(SQUATS) - ANSWER >> - drive through heels
- breathe in on the eccentric portion
- elbows down
Suitable regression exercise
(SQUATS) - ANSWER >> Body weight squats
Suitable progression exercise
(SQUATS) - ANSWER >> Add weight
Provides client with a stretch specific to a muscle worked
during the exercise
(SQUATS) - ANSWER >> Knee hug stretch
Stretch hamstrings and glutes
Highlights the muscles trained to the client
(LUNGE) - ANSWER >> Quads
Glutes
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Discusses correct breathing and tempo for all exercises and
stretches - ANSWER >> Breathe in on the eccentric phase
exhale on the concentric phase, a good tempo is 3.1.1
Highlights the muscles trained to the client (SQUAT) - ANSWER
>>
Works quads, hams and glutes primarily
Explains the purpose and benefit of the exercise to the client
based on assessment results and goals
(SQUATS) - ANSWER >> triggers the release of testosterone and
human growth hormone in your body, which are vital for
muscle growth and will also help to improve muscle mass when
you train other areas of your body aside from your leg
Correctly demonstrates the exercise, discussing set up, ROM
and posture
(SQUATS) - ANSWER >> - pins should be low enough to unrack
- retract scapula for stability of bar
- brace core
, - neutral spine
- parallel depth for ROM
- elbows pointed down
Identifies movement errors and provides correct cuing
(SQUATS) - ANSWER >> - drive through heels
- breathe in on the eccentric portion
- elbows down
Suitable regression exercise
(SQUATS) - ANSWER >> Body weight squats
Suitable progression exercise
(SQUATS) - ANSWER >> Add weight
Provides client with a stretch specific to a muscle worked
during the exercise
(SQUATS) - ANSWER >> Knee hug stretch
Stretch hamstrings and glutes
Highlights the muscles trained to the client
(LUNGE) - ANSWER >> Quads
Glutes