ACE CH 9 QUIZ

Which of the following is the PRIMARY purpose of a tendon?

• Connects bone to bone

• Attaches muscle to bone

• otects bones from decay

• ncreases muscular strength

Which of the following muscles is considered the prime mover in a push-up?

• Pectoralis minor

• Pectoralis major

• Rhomboids

• Rectus abdominis

During the concentric portion of a seated leg extension, which muscle group is performing as the antagonist?

• Hamstrings

• Quadriceps

• Gluteals

• Iliopsoas

Fast-twitch muscle fibers are PRIMARILY recruited during which of the following?

• Body-weight squats

• Plyometric jumps

• Leg Curls

• Sit ups

Which of the following exercises BEST demonstrates an ISOMETRIC muscle contraction?

• Push ups

• Squats

• Crunches

• Wall sits

During the concentric phase of an arm curl, which muscle acts as the prime mover?

• Biceps

• Triceps

• Deltoid

• Trapezius

Which of the following BEST describes an eccentric action? a. External force exceeds the contractile force generated by a muscle b. Muscle shortens and overcomes the resistive force c. External resistance matches the muscular tension d. Movement is controlled by speed regardless of force

• Muscle lengthens as force is produced

• Muscle shortens as force is produced

• Muscle neither lengthens nor shortens while force is produced

• None of the choices are correct

Which of the following exercises BEST represents a closed-kinetic-chain movement?

• Seated leg curl

• Seated leg extension

• Squats

• Arm curl

Which of the following would be MOST beneficial for a client looking to increase their resting metabolic rate (RMR)?

• Steady-state cardiorespiratory training

• Daily Yoga

• Daily flexibility training

• Muscular training 2–3 days per week

An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is designing a workout focused on pushing and pulling movements. Which of the following series of exercises would MOST likely be included?

• Bench press, deadlift, squat

• Push-up, squat, cable fly

• Bench press, seated row, pec fly, pull down

• Triceps dip, push-up, deadlift