NSCA-CPT Corrective Exercise 3

Question 1

When performing a pushing assessment and a client exhibits scapular winging, which muscle is most likely underactive?

Accepted Answer

Serratus anterior

Answer

Serratus anterior holds the medial border of the scapula against the thorax; weakness causes winging.

Question 2

A client with upper crossed syndrome would most likely display which postural deviation?

Accepted Answer

Forward head posture and rounded shoulders

Answer

Upper crossed syndrome involves tight chest/neck flexors and weak deep cervical flexors/lower trapezius, producing forward head and rounded shoulders.

Question 3

Which corrective exercise is most appropriate for activating an inhibited gluteus maximus?

Accepted Answer

Supine bridge (glute bridge)

Answer

The supine bridge isolates and activates the gluteus maximus with minimal compensation from hip flexors.

Question 4

During a pulling assessment, a client exhibits excessive cervical extension. Which muscle is most likely overactive?

Accepted Answer

Upper trapezius

Answer

An overactive upper trapezius elevates and anteriorly tilts the scapula, causing the neck to extend during pulling movements.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the activation phase in the corrective exercise continuum?

Accepted Answer

Re-educate underactive muscles with low-load exercises

Answer

The activation phase uses isolated, low-load exercises to re-educate underactive muscles before integrated movement.

NSCA-CPT Exam Practice Test

NSCA-CPT Exam Practice Test

NSCA-CPT Corrective Exercise 3