Afaa Practice

Front 1

When performed properly, which of the following muscles may not be actively engaged during core training?

Back 1

Obliques, rectus abdominis, erector spinae

Front 2

When performed with proper form and alignment, which of the following exercises could be considered a core stabilization exercise?

Back 2

rows in a standing hip flextion position.

Front 3

A well-Balanced fitness program should use what types of exercises?

Back 3

functional, core stabilization and isolation

Front 4

In order to develop the abdominal and back muscles properly, it is best to:

Back 4

Perform isotonic spinal flexion, extension & rotation exercises, and perform exercises which are isometric for the back and abdominals.

Front 5

Standing forward spinal flexion and standing forward hip flexion are:

Back 5

both useful positon for performing strengthening exercises and, depending on the strength of the exerciser and the angle of flexion, may require additional external support to protect back

Front 6

Which of the following muscles are used during a squat?

Back 6

quadricepts

Front 7

Leg extensions are an example of what type of exercise?

Back 7

Isolation

Front 8

Squats are an example of what type of exercise?

Back 8

Multi-joint and Functional

Front 9

Which of the following types of exercises require the most stabilization, coordination and sequencing skills?

Back 9

isometric

Front 10

If the participant wants to tone muscle groups but frequently substitute strong muscles for weaker ones, which exercises for the targeted areas may be the best choice initially?

Back 10

isolation

Front 11

Isolation exercises are

Back 11

to develop and individuals muscular strength or endurance, and should be used in combination with multi-joint exercises within a class setting

Front 12

In order to develope the abdominal an back muscles properly, it is best to

Back 12

perform isotonic and spinal flexion, extension and rotation exercises which are isometric for the back and abdominals

Front 13

all of the following (with good form and alignment) would be considered a core stabilization exercise

Back 13

cat stretch, squats with hands extended forward at shoulder height, standing hip flexed position (tricep extentions)

Front 14

Standing forward spinal Flexion and standing forward hip flexion are:

Back 14

both useful positions for performing strengthening exercises and depending on the strength of the exerciser and the angle of flexion, may require additional external support. (hands on thighs) to protect the back.

Front 15

What muscles are used during a squat?

Back 15

quadriceps

Front 16

Leg extensions are an example of what type of exercise?

Back 16

multi-joint