NCSF Personal Training Certification Exam – Functional
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Hyperextension of the shoulder is restricted by the range of motion (ROM) of the
>a. Posterior deltoid
*b. Anterior deltoid*
c. Subscapularis
d. Teres minor
The downward phase of the deadlift exercise involves a(n) contraction of
the hip and knee extensors>a. Isometric
b. Plyometric
c. Concentric
*d. Eccentric*
Seated knee extension on a machine has reduced recruitment versus knee
extension that occurs while standing (closed chain) due to the position of the
hip>a. Vastus medialis
*b. Rectus femoris*
c. Vastus intermedius
d. Vastus lateralis
A lifting posture with noticeable anterior pelvic tilt may be attributed to tightness
in the >a. Latissimus dorsi
b. Erector spinae
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c. Rectus femoris
*d. Iliopsoas*
This muscle indicated by the arrow is the >*a. Brachioradialis*
b. Pronator teres
c. Biceps brachii
d. Corachobrachialis
Type I muscle fibers are converted to Type IIa fibers due to >a. Fast twitch
nerve activation from training
b. Chronic muscle glycogen depletion from training
c. Improvements in calcium release rates
*d. None of the above. Slow twitch fibers cannot be converted into fast twitch
fibers*
Due to fiber dynamics, activities requiring a combination of elevated force and
prolonged duration preferentially recruit the fibers to perform the work>a.
Type I
*b. Type IIa*
c. Type IIb
d. Type III
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For increased stability during the exercise, the hip adductors would experience
the highest force production requirements from isometric contractions during a
>*a. Standing shoulder press using a single dumbbell*
b. Seated shoulder press with barbell
c. Standing bilateral cable shoulder press
d. The adductors are not used for stabilization
This muscle indicated by the arrow is the and works with the gluteus
minimus and medius to cause hip abduction>*a. Tensor fascia latae*
b. Iliopsoas
c. Sartorius
d. Adductor magnus
The muscle indicated by the arrow is the and makes up one-third of the
hamstring muscle group>a. Biceps femoris
b. Sartorius
c. Semimembranosus
*d. Semitendinosus*
The muscle indicated by the arrow (Latissimus dorsi) is primarily responsible for
>*a. Shoulder adduction*
b. Trunk rotation
c. Lateral flexion
Anatomy & Exercise Physiology (2025/2026 Edition) | 80
Real Exam Questions with Verified Detailed Answers | A+
Graded
Hyperextension of the shoulder is restricted by the range of motion (ROM) of the
>a. Posterior deltoid
*b. Anterior deltoid*
c. Subscapularis
d. Teres minor
The downward phase of the deadlift exercise involves a(n) contraction of
the hip and knee extensors>a. Isometric
b. Plyometric
c. Concentric
*d. Eccentric*
Seated knee extension on a machine has reduced recruitment versus knee
extension that occurs while standing (closed chain) due to the position of the
hip>a. Vastus medialis
*b. Rectus femoris*
c. Vastus intermedius
d. Vastus lateralis
A lifting posture with noticeable anterior pelvic tilt may be attributed to tightness
in the >a. Latissimus dorsi
b. Erector spinae
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c. Rectus femoris
*d. Iliopsoas*
This muscle indicated by the arrow is the >*a. Brachioradialis*
b. Pronator teres
c. Biceps brachii
d. Corachobrachialis
Type I muscle fibers are converted to Type IIa fibers due to >a. Fast twitch
nerve activation from training
b. Chronic muscle glycogen depletion from training
c. Improvements in calcium release rates
*d. None of the above. Slow twitch fibers cannot be converted into fast twitch
fibers*
Due to fiber dynamics, activities requiring a combination of elevated force and
prolonged duration preferentially recruit the fibers to perform the work>a.
Type I
*b. Type IIa*
c. Type IIb
d. Type III
, NCSF Personal Training Certification Exam – Functional
Anatomy & Exercise Physiology (2025/2026 Edition) | 80
Real Exam Questions with Verified Detailed Answers | A+
Graded
For increased stability during the exercise, the hip adductors would experience
the highest force production requirements from isometric contractions during a
>*a. Standing shoulder press using a single dumbbell*
b. Seated shoulder press with barbell
c. Standing bilateral cable shoulder press
d. The adductors are not used for stabilization
This muscle indicated by the arrow is the and works with the gluteus
minimus and medius to cause hip abduction>*a. Tensor fascia latae*
b. Iliopsoas
c. Sartorius
d. Adductor magnus
The muscle indicated by the arrow is the and makes up one-third of the
hamstring muscle group>a. Biceps femoris
b. Sartorius
c. Semimembranosus
*d. Semitendinosus*
The muscle indicated by the arrow (Latissimus dorsi) is primarily responsible for
>*a. Shoulder adduction*
b. Trunk rotation
c. Lateral flexion
