NSCA CSCS Practical 5

Question 1

A football lineman is learning to perform a lateral shuffle drill. Which coaching point is MOST important for maintaining a proper athletic base throughout the drill?

Accepted Answer

Keep the feet parallel and maintain a low center of gravity

Answer

Maintaining parallel feet and a low center of gravity during a lateral shuffle prevents crossing of the feet and preserves the athlete's ability to change direction rapidly.

Question 2

When performing a seated cable row, an athlete hyperextends the lumbar spine at the end of each row. The BEST correction is to:

Accepted Answer

Cue the athlete to maintain neutral spine and stop the row when the elbows pass the torso

Answer

Instructing the athlete to keep a neutral spine and stop the pull when elbows pass the torso prevents lumbar hyperextension caused by excessive range of motion.

Question 3

During a depth drop exercise used to train the stretch-shortening cycle, what is the MOST critical technical factor to ensure correct execution?

Accepted Answer

Minimal ground contact time upon landing and immediate rebound

Answer

The purpose of a depth drop is to train the reactive amortization phase; minimal ground contact time maximizes the stretch-shortening cycle stimulus.

Question 4

A strength coach is setting up a new athlete for the conventional deadlift. Where should the bar be positioned relative to the athlete's shins at the start?

Accepted Answer

Directly over the mid-foot, with shins nearly touching the bar

Answer

Starting with the bar over the mid-foot and shins nearly touching allows for the most efficient vertical bar path and optimal leverage at the start of the pull.

Question 5

An athlete is performing a Nordic hamstring curl. As the athlete's body descends toward the floor, which phase of the exercise provides the greatest hamstring stimulus?

Accepted Answer

The eccentric phase as the body lowers under control

Answer

The eccentric lowering phase of the Nordic hamstring curl generates the highest mechanical tension in the hamstrings, which is associated with the greatest strength and injury-prevention adaptations.

NSCA CSCS - NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Practice Test

NSCA CSCS - NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Practice Test

NSCA CSCS Practical 5