Chapter 9-Show up Fitness Review for NASM CPT

Question 1

Things to know:

Answer 1

-Drawing in technique can be seen during the exercise Marching.

• Bracing is the co-contraction of the core.

• Stabilization exercise (no spinal movement) = Prone Iso-Ab (plank) or Marching (bridge
position lifting legs up and down.)

Question 2

Things to know:

Answer 2

-Strength exercise (slight spinal movement) = Reverse crunch

• Power Exercise (spinal movement) = Med Ball Throws

• During Cable Rotations (strength exercise), the final leg position is called TRIPLE EXTENSION
= hip extension, knee extension, and ankle extension (plantarflexion.)

Question 3

LPHC stands for?

Answer 3

Lumbo pelvis hip complex

Question 4

Drawing-in Maneuver

Answer 4

A maneuver used to recruit the local core stabilizers by drawing the navel in toward the spine.

Question 5

Bracing

Answer 5

Occurs when you have contracted both the abdominal, lower back, and buttock muscles at the same time.

Question 6

Prone Iso-Abs

Answer 6

Means to face down with your stomach toward the ground…Brace your abs.

Example: Plank

Question 7

Example test questions:

During the core-stabilization exercise Marching, cue your client to _______________ to
help strengthen their lack of neuromuscular control?

Answer 7

A- Bracing
**B- Drawing-In
C- Valsalva Maneuver
D- Talk Test

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a core-strength exercise?

Answer 8

A- Prone Iso-Abs
B- Floor Prone Cobra
C- Soccer Throw
**D- Ball Crunch

Question 9

Which of the following should not be performed during the core-strength reverse-crunch
exercise?

Answer 9

A- Rounded lower back
B- Hands placed by ears
C- Lift Hips off bench
**D- Swinging of the legs