NCSF CPT Exam with Questions and
Correct Answers Latest 2025
What is the biomechanical term for the movement at the shoulder during a frontal raise? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Shoulder Flexion
What action is performed at the glenohumeral joint during the concentric phase of the pull
up? - CORRECT ANSWERS Shoulder Adduction
What is the primary movement performed during the concentric phase of the Romanian
Deadlift? - CORRECT ANSWERS Hip Extension
What is the prime mover during the front squat? - CORRECT ANSWERS Quadriceps
Which type of pelvic tilt is used during the abdominal exercises targeting the rectus
abdominis? - CORRECT ANSWERS Posterior Pelvic Tilt
Which muscle functions as the antagonist during the standing calf raise exercise? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Anterior Tibialis
Which trunk muscle is the primary local stabilizer for the spine? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Transverse Abdominis
Where is the correct terminal pull position of the bar during the lat pull-down exercise? -
CORRECT ANSWERS The chest
What is the weight-bearing bone of the lower leg? - CORRECT ANSWERS Tibia
In addition to trunk rotation, the obliques are also responsible for trunk ____________. -
CORRECT ANSWERS Lateral Flexion
The reverse lunge is performed in what movement plane? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Sagittal
What action is performed at the glenohumeral joint during the concentric phase of the
dumbbell fly? - CORRECT ANSWERS Horizontal adduction
What type of contraction must be performed by the erector spinae during the dumbbell
bent-over row to maintain proper form? - CORRECT ANSWERS An isometric contraction
, During the downward phase of the leg press exercise, the quadriceps must perform that
type of contraction? - CORRECT ANSWERS An eccentric contraction
What is the normal curvature for the thoracic portion of the spine? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Kyphotic
An undesirable exaggerated curvature of the lumbar spine is termed: - CORRECT
ANSWERS Lordosis
Bones are connected together by what type of connective tissue? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Ligaments
What rotator cuff muscle is responsible for internal rotation? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Subscapularis
The antagonist muscle group during the seated leg extension exercise is the: - CORRECT
ANSWERS Hamstrings
Identify a leg muscle that crosses more than one joint. - CORRECT ANSWERS Rectus
Femoris - hip flexor/knee extensor;
Bicep femoris - knee flexor/hip extensor;
Gastrocnemius - plantar flexor/knee flexor
Most injuries of the back occur at which portion of the spine? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Lumbar region (lower back)
The ____________ spine is found within the neck and upper back. - CORRECT
ANSWERS Cervical
The majority of movement limitation associated with poor flexibility is due to restriction
within what tissue? - CORRECT ANSWERS Muscle fascia
What rotator muscle performs the initial action of the humeral abduction in the frontal plane
before the deltoid takes over as the primary mover? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Supraspinatus
The trunk flexors and extensors should maintain a strength balance ratio of _________ for
optimal joint health, posture and injury prevention in the region. - CORRECT ANSWERS
1:1
The shoulder flexors and extensors should maintain a strength balance ratio of ________
for optimal joint health, posture and performance in the region. - CORRECT ANSWERS
2:3
What type of muscle tissue controls involuntary contractions within the vascular and
digestive system? - CORRECT ANSWERS Smooth muscle tissue
Correct Answers Latest 2025
What is the biomechanical term for the movement at the shoulder during a frontal raise? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Shoulder Flexion
What action is performed at the glenohumeral joint during the concentric phase of the pull
up? - CORRECT ANSWERS Shoulder Adduction
What is the primary movement performed during the concentric phase of the Romanian
Deadlift? - CORRECT ANSWERS Hip Extension
What is the prime mover during the front squat? - CORRECT ANSWERS Quadriceps
Which type of pelvic tilt is used during the abdominal exercises targeting the rectus
abdominis? - CORRECT ANSWERS Posterior Pelvic Tilt
Which muscle functions as the antagonist during the standing calf raise exercise? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Anterior Tibialis
Which trunk muscle is the primary local stabilizer for the spine? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Transverse Abdominis
Where is the correct terminal pull position of the bar during the lat pull-down exercise? -
CORRECT ANSWERS The chest
What is the weight-bearing bone of the lower leg? - CORRECT ANSWERS Tibia
In addition to trunk rotation, the obliques are also responsible for trunk ____________. -
CORRECT ANSWERS Lateral Flexion
The reverse lunge is performed in what movement plane? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Sagittal
What action is performed at the glenohumeral joint during the concentric phase of the
dumbbell fly? - CORRECT ANSWERS Horizontal adduction
What type of contraction must be performed by the erector spinae during the dumbbell
bent-over row to maintain proper form? - CORRECT ANSWERS An isometric contraction
, During the downward phase of the leg press exercise, the quadriceps must perform that
type of contraction? - CORRECT ANSWERS An eccentric contraction
What is the normal curvature for the thoracic portion of the spine? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Kyphotic
An undesirable exaggerated curvature of the lumbar spine is termed: - CORRECT
ANSWERS Lordosis
Bones are connected together by what type of connective tissue? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Ligaments
What rotator cuff muscle is responsible for internal rotation? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Subscapularis
The antagonist muscle group during the seated leg extension exercise is the: - CORRECT
ANSWERS Hamstrings
Identify a leg muscle that crosses more than one joint. - CORRECT ANSWERS Rectus
Femoris - hip flexor/knee extensor;
Bicep femoris - knee flexor/hip extensor;
Gastrocnemius - plantar flexor/knee flexor
Most injuries of the back occur at which portion of the spine? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Lumbar region (lower back)
The ____________ spine is found within the neck and upper back. - CORRECT
ANSWERS Cervical
The majority of movement limitation associated with poor flexibility is due to restriction
within what tissue? - CORRECT ANSWERS Muscle fascia
What rotator muscle performs the initial action of the humeral abduction in the frontal plane
before the deltoid takes over as the primary mover? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Supraspinatus
The trunk flexors and extensors should maintain a strength balance ratio of _________ for
optimal joint health, posture and injury prevention in the region. - CORRECT ANSWERS
1:1
The shoulder flexors and extensors should maintain a strength balance ratio of ________
for optimal joint health, posture and performance in the region. - CORRECT ANSWERS
2:3
What type of muscle tissue controls involuntary contractions within the vascular and
digestive system? - CORRECT ANSWERS Smooth muscle tissue
