KHP 350 FINAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Which of the following exercise is most detrimental to spinal health
A) prone plank
B) sit-up
C)side plank
D) birddog progresion - answer -c) sit ups
The valsalva maneuver ___________.
A) should always be performed when lifting weights
B) is characterized by forcefully exhaling with a closed glottis
C)may be dangerous for the lifter, especially if he or she has a heart condition
D) b and c only - answer -d) b and c only
Weight belts are not necessary when performing sub maximal lifts that involve the lower
back, especially when the lifter does not train with a belt.
True
False - answer -true
Which of the following techinques are used to increase stride length to enhance running
speed?
A) resistance running
B) ladder drills
C) assisted running
D) lateral and backward running - answer -a) resisted running
A lifter performing a bench press should a(n) _________ grip. The spotter should utilize
a(n) _______ grip.
A) open pronated; closed alternated
B) closed pronated, closed alternated
C) open supinated, open supinated
D) closed supinated, closed pronated - answer -b) closed pronated, closed alternated
Which of the following is true of performing the catch phase of a snatch?
A) the lifter should be on his toes when catching the bar
B) the head should be flexed downward when catching the bar
C) the elbows should be fully extended when catching the bar
D) the hips should be fully extended when catching the bar - answer -c) the elbows
should be fully extended when catching the bar
, Which phase of a snatch is most of the power produced to move the bar upward?
A) first pull
B) transition
C) second pull
D) catch - answer -c) second pull
Which of the following exercises should a lifter be able to perform correctly prior to
being allowed to perform a snatch?
A) front squat
B) back squat
C) hack squat
D) overhead squat - answer -d) overhead squat
Which of the following is true of performing the first pull phase of a power clean?
A) the back should be arched forward/anterior (kyphosis)
B) the elbows should be flexed when lifting the bar off of the ground
C) the shoulders should be positioned behind the bar
D) lift the bar off of the ground while maintaining a constant torso-to-floor angle -
answer -d) lift the bar off of the ground while maintaining a constant torso-to-floor angle
Which of the following describes the path of the barbell during the second pull phase of
a power clean?
A) the bar should travel vertically
B) the bar should travel away from the body
C) the bar should travel toward the body - answer -a) the bar should travel vertically
Which of the following exercises should a lifter be able to perform correctly prior to
being allowed to perform a power clean?
A) back squat
B) front squat
C) overhead squat
D) hack squat - answer -b) front squat
Which of the following exercises is the best to teach the technique required to perform
the second pull of a power clean?
Which of the following exercise is most detrimental to spinal health
A) prone plank
B) sit-up
C)side plank
D) birddog progresion - answer -c) sit ups
The valsalva maneuver ___________.
A) should always be performed when lifting weights
B) is characterized by forcefully exhaling with a closed glottis
C)may be dangerous for the lifter, especially if he or she has a heart condition
D) b and c only - answer -d) b and c only
Weight belts are not necessary when performing sub maximal lifts that involve the lower
back, especially when the lifter does not train with a belt.
True
False - answer -true
Which of the following techinques are used to increase stride length to enhance running
speed?
A) resistance running
B) ladder drills
C) assisted running
D) lateral and backward running - answer -a) resisted running
A lifter performing a bench press should a(n) _________ grip. The spotter should utilize
a(n) _______ grip.
A) open pronated; closed alternated
B) closed pronated, closed alternated
C) open supinated, open supinated
D) closed supinated, closed pronated - answer -b) closed pronated, closed alternated
Which of the following is true of performing the catch phase of a snatch?
A) the lifter should be on his toes when catching the bar
B) the head should be flexed downward when catching the bar
C) the elbows should be fully extended when catching the bar
D) the hips should be fully extended when catching the bar - answer -c) the elbows
should be fully extended when catching the bar
, Which phase of a snatch is most of the power produced to move the bar upward?
A) first pull
B) transition
C) second pull
D) catch - answer -c) second pull
Which of the following exercises should a lifter be able to perform correctly prior to
being allowed to perform a snatch?
A) front squat
B) back squat
C) hack squat
D) overhead squat - answer -d) overhead squat
Which of the following is true of performing the first pull phase of a power clean?
A) the back should be arched forward/anterior (kyphosis)
B) the elbows should be flexed when lifting the bar off of the ground
C) the shoulders should be positioned behind the bar
D) lift the bar off of the ground while maintaining a constant torso-to-floor angle -
answer -d) lift the bar off of the ground while maintaining a constant torso-to-floor angle
Which of the following describes the path of the barbell during the second pull phase of
a power clean?
A) the bar should travel vertically
B) the bar should travel away from the body
C) the bar should travel toward the body - answer -a) the bar should travel vertically
Which of the following exercises should a lifter be able to perform correctly prior to
being allowed to perform a power clean?
A) back squat
B) front squat
C) overhead squat
D) hack squat - answer -b) front squat
Which of the following exercises is the best to teach the technique required to perform
the second pull of a power clean?
