NSCA CSCS Exercise Technique and Coaching 5

Question 1

In the split jerk, the front foot should land approximately how far in front of its starting position?

Accepted Answer

Far enough that the front shin is vertical and rear knee is near the floor

Answer

In the split jerk receiving position, the front shin should be vertical (knee directly above ankle) with the rear knee dropped close to the floor, achieved by splitting far enough forward.

Question 2

Which of the following lateral movement drills is MOST appropriate for developing change-of-direction speed for basketball players?

Accepted Answer

Lateral shuffle with a deceleration cut and crossover step

Answer

The lateral shuffle with deceleration and crossover step closely mimics basketball court movements and develops the eccentric strength and neural patterns needed for change of direction.

Question 3

During the glute-ham raise (GHR), which joint action is the PRIMARY focus of the exercise?

Accepted Answer

Knee flexion driven by the hamstrings while the hips remain extended

Answer

The GHR isolates the hamstrings' function as knee flexors while the hips remain in extension, making it one of the few exercises that trains the distal hamstring function.

Question 4

When prescribing medicine ball chest passes for power development, the athlete should be cued to:

Accepted Answer

Catch, immediately reverse, and explode into the throw to utilize the SSC

Answer

Catching and immediately reversing into the throw trains the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC), which is the primary adaptation target for medicine ball power exercises.

Question 5

An athlete is performing the incline dumbbell press with excessive internal shoulder rotation and anterior shoulder pain. The MOST likely cause is:

Accepted Answer

Lowering the dumbbells too wide with elbows flared excessively

Answer

Excessive elbow flare places the shoulder in extreme external rotation and horizontal abduction at the bottom position, increasing anterior shoulder impingement and stress on the anterior capsule.

NSCA CSCS - NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Practice Test

NSCA CSCS - NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Practice Test

NSCA CSCS Exercise Technique and Coaching 5