Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Exercise Technique & Program Design 3

Question 1

Which type of muscle action occurs when the muscle generates force while lengthening?

Accepted Answer

Eccentric

Answer

Concentric

Answer

Isometric

Answer

Isokinetic

Question 2

What is the recommended inter-set rest period when training for maximal strength (>85% 1RM)?

Accepted Answer

2–5 minutes

Answer

30 seconds

Answer

1–2 minutes

Answer

6–8 minutes

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a bilateral lower-body exercise?

Accepted Answer

Barbell back squat

Answer

Single-leg squat

Answer

Walking lunge

Answer

Single-leg Romanian deadlift

Question 4

Which exercise variation is most specific for developing rotational power in baseball players?

Accepted Answer

Rotational medicine ball throw

Answer

Barbell bench press

Answer

Seated leg press

Answer

Barbell curl

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of performing warm-up sets before a heavy working set?

Accepted Answer

To prepare the neuromuscular system and rehearse technique with lighter loads

Answer

To fatigue the muscle before the main exercise

Answer

To count toward total training volume

Answer

To increase blood lactate levels

Question 6

In which muscle action type does the muscle length remain constant while generating force?

Accepted Answer

Isometric

Answer

Concentric

Answer

Eccentric

Answer

Plyometric