QUIZ- Muscular Fitness Assessments

Question 1

based on standardizing the condition of the tests, which muscular strength test would have a higher reliability?

-1-RM freeweight test
-handgrip dynamometer

Answer 1

handgrip dynamometer

Question 2

a female client that weighs 60kg performs a leg press 1-RM and achieves a maximum weight of 200lbs. what is this clients strength ratio?

-1.52
-1
-3.33
-1.67

Answer 2

1.52

Question 3

if you’re performing a 1-RM for lower body strength which exercise would be the best for following ACSM recommendations?

-leg press
-deadlift
-back squat
-power clean

Answer 3

leg press

Question 4

the American College of Sports Medicine recommends that the Valsalva maneuver be avoided during any resistance exercise

-true
-false

Answer 4

true

Question 5

when performing the Valsalva maneuver during an exercise the client typically experiences a rise in BP at the start of the maneuver and then a second increase as a reflexive response after the cessation of the maneuver

-true
-false

Answer 5

true

Question 6

when performing an isometric handgrip strength test what should the angle of the elbow joint be?

-90-180 degrees
-45-90 degrees
-45-135 degrees
-0-90 degrees

Answer 6

90-180 degrees

Question 7

when performing a 1-RM test on a constant resistance exercise machine a spotter is recommended for all lifts

-true
-false

Answer 7

false

Question 8

the Valsalva maneuver increases a lifter’s ability to lift without increasing their BP

-true
-false

Answer 8

false

Question 9

if you are performing a muscular fitness test that has the client perform 15 repetitions, which component of muscular fitness would this test best evaluate?

-muscular strength
-muscular power
-muscular endurance

Answer 9

muscular endurance

Question 10

when performing a 1-RM assessment how many warm-up trials are given for optimal performance (as opposed to the required minimum)?

-1
-4
-3
-2

Answer 10

3