Chest Analysis

Question 1

Which of the following muscles is not involved in the incline dumbbell bench press?
A) pectoralis major 
B) posterior deltoid 
C) anterior deltoid 
D) serratus anterior

Answer 1

B) posterior deltoid

Question 2

5 point contact position

Answer 2

1. Head
2. Shoulders & upper back
3. Gluteus
4. Left foot
5. Right foot

Question 3

What type of grip should the spotter have while assisting the lifter during the barebell press?

Answer 3

Alternated grip

Question 4

T/F during the lowering phase of the dumbbell bench press the forearms are parallel to the floor

Answer 4

False

The forearm should be perpendicular to the floor

Question 5

During the incline dumbbell press the lifter needs assistance during the upward motion. Where exactly do you assist him/her?

Answer 5

Wrist

Question 6

Which of the exercises listed below does not require a spotter. 
A) barebell bench press 
B) bumbbell bench press 
C) flat bench press(smith machine)
D) incline barebell bench press

Answer 6

C) flat bench press(smith machine)

Question 7

T/F during the downward movement of the incline barebell press, the lifter should lower the bar to nipple level

Answer 7

False

It should be btw the clavicle & nipple

Question 8

Appropriate grip for a lifter during the barebell bench press is
A) supinated closed
B) pronated closed
C) neutral open
D) pronated open

Answer 8

B) pronated closed

Question 9

The appropriate position for the spotter during the flat dumbbell bench press is

Answer 9

In a lunged position with one knee on the ground and one but flat on the ground

Question 10

During the Loring phase of the assisted dip machine you should lower the body until

Answer 10

Parallel to the floor/ Elbow 90° angle

Question 11

Identify muscle is not involved in the flat dumbbell fly
A) pectoralis major
B) triceps brachii
C) anterior deltoid 
D) pectoralis minor

Answer 11

B) triceps brachii

Question 12

Of the exercises listed below, which one does not require a spotter?
A) flat dumbbell fly
B) peck deck machine
C) incline dumbbell fly
D) all of these require a spotter

Answer 12

B) peck deck machine

Question 13

T/F the flat dumbbell fly is considered a multi joint exercise

Answer 13

False

It moves at the shoulder girdle only.

Question 14

T/F The appropriate place to lower the barbell during the incline barbell press is just below nipple level

Answer 14

False

The lowering portion is btw the clavicle & nipples

Question 15

During the incline dumbbell fly the elbow should mow from pointing out to the sides to pointing towards the _______during the downward movement phase

Answer 15

Ground