ACE PT Exam Questions and Answers
If an individual has tight hip flexors, what condition can occur in the lumbar spine? -
answerLordosis.
If a regular weightlifting member exhibits this postural deviation, Shoulders rounded forward,
backs of hands face forward, what did he probably overemphasiz...
If an individual has tight hip flexors, what condition can occur in the lumbar spine? -
answer✔✔Lordosis.
If a regular weightlifting member exhibits this postural deviation, Shoulders rounded forward,
backs of hands face forward, what did he probably overemphasize during training? -
answer✔✔He emphasized building pectorals and latissimus dorsi without proper stretching of
those muscles.
ACE Manual 145
A client's right thigh collapses inward as she tries to maintain her upright posture in a left leg
knee lift. What muscles do you suspect are tight? What muscles do you suspect are weak? -
answer✔✔Tight hip adductors.
Weak gluteus medius and maximus.
Client has exaggerated Posterior Curve in thoracic spine and forward, rounded shoulders with
back of hands facing forward..what should be primary focus of flexibility program? -
answer✔✔Kyphosis is associated with tight Shoulder adductors (Pectoralis major) and tight
scapular abductors (Serratus Anterior) which pull scapula into protraction.
What does Limited ROM of internal shoulder rotation indicate? - answer✔✔Tight external
rotators...infraspinatus and teres minor are primary external shoulder rotators.
Clients posture from posterior view shows medial borders and inferior angle of scapulae protrude
away from back. "Scapular Winging". What muscle is weak and contributes to this deviation? -
answer✔✔Weakness in Serratus Anterior (and Rhomboids) result in inability of scapular
muscles to hold medial border of the scapula in place on ribs. Learn to "Pack" their scapulae by
retracting and depressing the scapulae.
In the Bend and Lift Screen what indicates excessive tightness in plantar flexors? -
answer✔✔Unable to keep heels on floor during squat, limited dorsiflexion.
ACE Manual p. 152
If a client "slaps" his foot or is running flat footed, what do you suspect is weak? -
answer✔✔Dorsiflexors.
A client with anterior pelvic tilt with a forward torso lean should strengthen which group of
muscles? - answer✔✔Rectus abdominis and hip extensors (gluteus maximus and hamstrings).
During a Thomas test the client's thigh touches the table but the knee does not flex to 80
degrees...what is most likely cause? - answer✔✔Tightness in the Rectus FEMORIS.
ACE Manual p. 161-2
"Forward Head" Position is most associated with which muscular result? - answer✔✔Tight
cervical spine extensors result from neck projected forward and head tilted backward as seen in
computer users.
ACE Manual p. 146
A client with posterior pelvic tilt and decreased anterior curvature of lower back should focus on
flexibility of which group of muscles? - answer✔✔Rectus abdominis and hamstrings.
Linear Periodization - answer✔✔Consistent training protocols within each microcycle. Variables
change after microcycle.
Undulating Periodization - answer✔✔Different training protocols during each microcycle IN
ADDITION to changing variables after each variable. Example: Monday: strength; Wednesday:
endurance; Friday: hypertrophy.
Rest Intervals Based on Training Goals: Muscle Endurance - answer✔✔< Less Than 30 seconds
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Rest Intervals Based on Training Goals: General Fitness - answer✔✔30-90 Seconds
Table 10-4 ACE Manual
Rest Intervals Based on Training Goals: Muscle Hypertrophy - answer✔✔30-90 Seconds
Table 10-4 ACE Manual
Rest Intervals Based on Training Goals: Muscular Strength - answer✔✔2-5 minutes
Table 10-4 ACE Manual
Rest Intervals Based on Training Goals: Power Single-Effort - answer✔✔2-5 minutes
Table 10-4 ACE Manual
Rest Intervals Based on Training Goals: Power Multiple Effort - answer✔✔2-5 minutes
Table 10-4 ACE Manual
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