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  1. Synergistic dominance occurs when:

    Answer: Synergist muscles compensate for a weak or inhibited prime mover

    Synergistic dominance is when synergists take over for an underactive prime mover.

  2. Which OPT phase introduces supersets pairing a strength exercise with a stabilization exercise?

    Answer: Phase 2: Strength Endurance

    Phase 2, Strength Endurance, uses supersets of a strength and a stabilization exercise.

  3. What is a calorie deficit?

    Answer: Eating fewer calories than expended

    A calorie deficit means consuming fewer calories than the body expends.

  4. Which macronutrient provides 4 calories per gram and is the body's primary fuel during high-intensity exercise?

    Answer: Carbohydrate

    Carbohydrates provide 4 calories per gram and fuel high-intensity work.

  5. The Davies test is used to assess what?

    Answer: Upper-extremity agility and stabilization

    The Davies test measures upper-extremity agility and stabilization.

  6. What does the term 'neuromuscular efficiency' describe?

    Answer: The nervous system's ability to recruit correct muscles in all planes

    Neuromuscular efficiency is the body's ability to recruit the right muscles in all three planes of motion.

  7. Which professional ethic is emphasized by NASM for Certified Personal Trainers regarding client scope?

    Answer: Staying within scope of practice and referring out when needed

    NASM trainers must work within their scope and refer clients to appropriate professionals.