WorksheetsCore Strengthening (Asynchronous Task for Sept. 26, 2025)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 3mins
Which of the following movements occurs in the sagittal plane?
a) Side bends
b) Crunches
c) Russian twists
d) Lateral lunges
Which anatomical plane divides the body into left and right halves?
a) Frontal
b) Transverse
c) Sagittal
d) Coronal
Rotation-based core exercises occur primarily in which plane?
a) Sagittal
b) Frontal
c) Oblique
d) Transverse
Side planks are primarily performed in which plane of motion?
a) Sagittal
b) Frontal
c) Transverse
d) Diagonal
Lateral flexion of the spine occurs in which anatomical plane?
a) Transverse
b) Frontal
c) Sagittal
d) Median
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of core strengthening?
a) Improved posture
b) Enhanced digestion
c) Better balance and stability
d) Reduced risk of lower back pain
A strong core can help improve performance in which of the following activities?
a) Running
b) Swimming
c) Weightlifting
d) All of the above
Why does core strength help reduce back pain?
a) It stiffens the spine
b) It reduces the need for movement
c) It supports and stabilizes the spine
d) It increases spinal curvature
Improved balance from core training is especially helpful for which population?
a) Children
b) Athletes
c) Seniors
d) All of the above
Which system is most directly supported by core strengthening for balance and posture?
a) Circulatory
b) Musculoskeletal
c) Digestive
d) Endocrine
Which core exercise is performed in the sagittal plane?
a) Plank
b) Side plank
c) Russian twist
d) Standing oblique crunch
Which core stability exercise involves limb movement while maintaining a neutral spine?
a) Crunch
b) Dead bug
c) Side bridge
d) Russian twist
Mountain climbers work the core primarily in which plane?
a) Sagittal
b) Frontal
c) Transverse
d) Coronal
Which of the following sagittal plane exercises emphasizes anti-extension?
a) Superman
b) Hollow hold
c) Bicycle crunch
d) Side crunch
Which of the following core exercises is primarily in the frontal plane?
a) Russian twist
b) Side plank
c) Plank
d) Crunch
Which exercise emphasizes rotational movement in the transverse plane?
a) Side bridge
b) Crunch
c) Woodchopper with a cable or band
d) Bird-dog
The standing oblique crunch occurs primarily in which plane of motion?
a) Sagittal
b) Transverse
c) Frontal
d) Horizontal
Which of these exercises involves both frontal and transverse plane motion?
a) Bicycle crunch
b) Sit-up
c) Mountain climbers
d) Hollow body hold
Which of the following involves spinal flexion in the sagittal plane?
a) Sit-up
b) Standing twist
c) Side bend
d) Bird-dog
Which of the following sagittal plane exercises emphasizes anti-extension?
a) Superman
b) Hollow hold
c) Bicycle crunch
d) Side crunch
